Asparagus with Sesame & Chive Blossoms
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 pound asparagus, washed, trimmed, and cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon sesame seeds2 tablespoons fresh snipped chivesAbout 16 chive blossoms, stems removed to separate flowers1/2 teaspoon soy sauceSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste [not calculated] A few whole chive blossoms for garnish
Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil; add sesame seeds and stir for 1 minutes. Add chives and stir an additional 1 minute. Add asparagus and soy sauce with salt and pepper; stir well, cover, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove the lid, sprinkle the chive blooms over and asparagus, and cover for 1 to 2 minutes so that the chive blooms steam briefly. Remove from heat. Stir lightly and taste for seasoning. Serve hot. Garnish each plate with a whole blossom or the serving dish with a few.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 60SIXTY.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil; add sesame seeds and stir for 1 minutes. Add chives and stir an additional 1 minute. Add asparagus and soy sauce with salt and pepper; stir well, cover, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove the lid, sprinkle the chive blooms over and asparagus, and cover for 1 to 2 minutes so that the chive blooms steam briefly. Remove from heat. Stir lightly and taste for seasoning. Serve hot. Garnish each plate with a whole blossom or the serving dish with a few.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 60SIXTY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 69.3
- Total Fat: 4.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 24.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 5.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
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