Lemon-Sesame Asparagus

Ingredients

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 dash or 0.1g

• Salt

  Table

  1 dash or 0.4g

• Parsley

  Raw

  1 tbsp or 4g

• Sesame seeds

  Seeds, whole, roasted and toasted

  3 tbsp or 45g

• Asparagus

  Raw

  1 lb or 453g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  ¼ cup or 54g

• Lemon juice

  Raw

  1 tbsp or 15g

Directions

1. Trim asparagus ends.
2. Place the asparagus in a large pot filled with water 1 inch deep. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, but still bright green. This will take about 5 minutes, or longer if your asparagus spears are thick. Drain and place on a serving dish.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. To serve, pour sauce over the cooked asparagus.