Asparagus with sesame-soy dressing

This simple recipe brings lots of flavor to this spring vegetable.

This recipe is easy to make and quite good.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces, tough ends snapped off and discarded
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
3 to 4 drops hot chili oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl with ice cubes and cold water.
Blanch the asparagus in the boiling water for 2 minutes and no more.
Quickly drain the asparagus and submerge it in the ice water to stop it from getting mushy.
Toast the sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat. Watch closely. When they start to toast, they do so quickly.
In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce and sesame oil together. Dribble in the chili oil.
Drain the asparagus and toss with the dressing.
Top with the toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition information (per serving)

Calories: 60
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 140 mg
Total carbohydrate: 5 g
Dietary fiber: 3 g
Total sugars: 2 g
Protein: 3 g