Sesame Asparagus with Garlic Recipe


Submitted by majorbarb

Makes 4 servings


Side Dish

Ingredients
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 pound asparagus
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Directions
  1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.

  2. Snap off tough ends of asparagus.

  3. Place asparagus and water in a 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Microwave at high for 3 minutes or until tender; drain.

  4. Pour the vinegar mixture over the asparagus and toss well.

  5. Chill at least 1 hour or overnight.

  6. Serve cold or at room temperature. Sprinkle asparagus with sesame seeds if desired.

Categories

Side Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 146.2g
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Amount Per Serving
Calories
64
Calories from Fat
31
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
3.5g
5%
Saturated Fat
0.5g
3%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
689mg
29%
Total Carbohydrates
6.4g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2.7g
11%
Sugars
2.3g
Protein
3.6g
Vitamin A 17% Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 5% Iron 17%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A
  Good points
  • No cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
  • Very high in iron
  • High in manganese
  • High in magnesium
  • High in niacin
  • High in phosphorus
  • High in potassium
  • High in thiamin
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • Very high in sodium
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