Roasted Sesame Asparagus

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds thin asparagus spears, bottom trimmed and discarded
• 1 1/2 tbsp peanut oil
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 F.

Gently roast the sesame seeds in a dry saute pan over low to medium heat. Stir constantly until they just begin to turn tan and pop, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Cut the asparagus diagonally into 2-inch pieces and place in a bowl. Drizzle with the peanut oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat evenly, then arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Roast the asparagus until just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Transfer asparagus to a bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to coat. Serve immediately.