Spring

Crunchy RoastedĀ Asparagus

May 27, 2014
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1 Ratings
Photo by Mary Ann Esposito
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

I had just picked fresh asparagus from my garden and wanted to do something that would have a little more zing to it so I scoured the frig and decided on sesame seeds and cheese. Fast, delicious and different.Looks elegant too, —guy esposito

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 pound asparagus spears
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons untoasted sesame seeds
Directions
  1. Wash, dry and trim the asparagus ends. Pour the olive oil onto a non stick baking pan and coat the asparagus spears in the oil.
  2. On a sheet of wax paper, combine the sesame seeds, cheese and salt. Mix well. Coat each asparagus spear in the sesame seed mixture and place in single rows on the baking sheet.

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5 Reviews

Linda M. January 14, 2015
Did any of you get an answer?
 
Wendy W. September 7, 2014
Is this roasted or served raw?
 
guy E. September 8, 2014
Yes it i is roasted at 350F for about 5-7 minutes or just until the asparagus is tender which depends on the thickness
 
viola C. May 29, 2014
How much cheese do you add, and what type of cheese? Parmesan, I'm guessing?
 
guy E. September 8, 2014
Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano are good; you need about 1/3 cup grated