Roasted Sesame Asparagus Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears
1 1/2 tsp dark sesame oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tbsp shaved fresh parmesan cheese
cooking spray

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.
Snap off tough bottom ends of asparagus.
Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a pan coated with cooking spray and brush with sesame oil.
Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes or until crisp but still tender.
Remove pan from oven.
Add vinegar, sesame seeds, and red pepper to asparagus tossing gently to combine.
Place asparagus on a platter.
Top with cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	51.25 Kcal (215 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.32g	4%
Cholesterol	1.58mg	1%
Sodium	90.67mg	4%
Potassium	241.22mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.43g	2%
Sugars	2.7g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.46g	10%
Protein	3.32g	7%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	12%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	67.9mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	42.3 Kcal (177 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.92g	4%
Cholesterol	1.3mg	1%
Sodium	74.83mg	4%
Potassium	199.08mg	5%
Total Carbs	4.48g	2%
Sugars	2.23g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.03g	10%
Protein	2.74g	7%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	12%
Iron	2.1mg	14%
Calcium	56.1mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

0.7

Points
1

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Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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