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Lemon-Sesame Asparagus
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Lemon-Sesame Asparagus

6 ingredients 10 min + 10 min 6 servings openrecipes
Lemon-Sesame Asparagus

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

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

200
Calories
6g
Protein
16g
Fat
13g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Sesame Seed 1 tbsp (9g) 52
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus spears, ends trimmed
  • 1/3 cup margarine or butter
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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