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Asparagus with Sesame Seeds (2)

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Asparagus with Sesame Seeds (2)

Cooking for 2 Spring 2006
Reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
MAKES: 2 servings

Crisp asparagus is topped with soy sauce and sesame seeds in this delightful dish our Test Kitchen shares.

Ingredients:
• 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:
1. Place the asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Combine the water, soy sauce, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

1 serving equals 43 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 262 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. ++++ Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.