Asparagus with Sesame Dressing

Asparagus with Sesame Dressing
Asparagus with Sesame Dressing might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 6g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 202 calories. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. If you have unseasoned rice vinegar, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.

Instructions

1
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
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Add a large pinch of salt and the lemon juice. In a medium skillet, toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat, shaking the pan a few times, until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
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3
Spread the sesame seeds on a plate and let cool completely.
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Add the asparagus and carrots to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes.
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5
Drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
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In a mini food processor, pulse the sesame seeds until coarsely ground.
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Add the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and cayenne and process to blend. Season the dressing with salt.
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8
Transfer the asparagus and carrots to a platter.
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Drizzle the dressing on top or mix with the vegetables and serve.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In20 m.
Servings4
Health Score25
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