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Need a perfect side dish that works for any occasion from a run-of-the-mill weeknight meal to a holiday feast? Try this toasted sesame balsamic . Trust us, you won't hear any complaints.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 pound asparagus spears
2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sesame Seed, Toasted
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Red Pepper, Crushed
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread sesame oil in foil-lined baking pan. Wash asparagus and break off stalks as far down as they snap easily, 1 to 2 inches from ends. Roll asparagus in sesame oil. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Arrange asparagus in single layer.
2. Roast in oven 10 minutes or until crisp tender.
3. Mix vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and red pepper in small bowl. Remove asparagus from oven; place on serving platter. Drizzle with soy sauce mixture.
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-- Lauren Le Vine
Dec 15, 2009
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