Lemon-Sesame Asparagus

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lemon-Sesame Asparagus

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 Oz. fresh asparagus spears or 1 (8 oz.) pkg.
frozen
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tsp. sesame seed
2 Tsp. lemon juice

Wash and trim fresh asparagus. Cook, covered, in
boiling salted water 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in saucepan, heat and stir butter and sesame seed
over low heat about 5 minutes or until seeds are golden brown.
Add lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drain asparagus; remove
to heated serving dish. Pour lemon mixture over hot asparagus.
Serve immediately. Serves 4. Contains 56 calories per serving.


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