Sesame Asparagus

Sesame Asparagus
Sesame Asparagus
Here's a simple, colorful side dish.
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Asian Pepper Side Sauté Low Carb Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal Asparagus Spring Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

Preparation Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse asparagus under cold water. Drain well. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels and chill.) Heat vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and stir 1 minute. Add asparagus and sauté until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and sesame oil; toss until asparagus and bell pepper are coated, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Per serving: calories, 50; total fat, 2 g; saturated fat, 0; cholesterol, 0 Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse asparagus under cold water. Drain well. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels and chill.) Heat vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and stir 1 minute. Add asparagus and sauté until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and sesame oil; toss until asparagus and bell pepper are coated, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Per serving: calories, 50; total fat, 2 g; saturated fat, 0; cholesterol, 0 Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit