Roasted Asparagus

Serves: 6

Source: Yum and Yummer

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Trim rough woody ends from asparagus. Spread asparagus on a large non-stick rimmed baking sheet.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, lemon juice, olive oil and sesame seed oil. Pour mixture over asparagus. Using your hands rub the glaze all over asparagus, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  3. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes. Exact cooking time will depend on the size of the asparagus. Be careful not to over cook. Serve immediately.