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Asparagus at the Farmers Market
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus spears washed and trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • Kosher or sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • zest of a lemon about a tablespoon
  • juice of a lemon about 2 tablespoons or to taste
  • lemons slices optional - for garnish

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the asparagus spears on a roasting tray or baking sheet in one layer. Sprinkle both the olive and sesame oil on the asparagus and toss with your hands or a spatula. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the asparagus is very lightly browned and the tips are a little crispy. Add the lemon zest and squeeze the lemon juice onto the spears. Garnish the asparagus with lemon slices and serve.
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