Crunchy Sesame Lemon Asparagus

Toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice, and parsley are added to melted butter and drizzled over crisp asparagus.

Step: 1

Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir sesame seeds until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper; stir until evenly combined.

Step: 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.

Step: 3

Transfer asparagus to a serving plate and drizzle sesame-butter over the top.

Per Serving: 132 calories; protein 2.6g; carbohydrates 4.3g; fat 12.6g; cholesterol 27.1mg; sodium 100.9mg.

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