The first fresh asparagus is a delightful springtime treat. This light butter sauce lets the asparagus flavor come through, and the sprinkling of sesame seeds adds a delicate crunch. This is a simple yet delicious dish. Eunice Stoen, Decorah, Iowa.
Ingredients For Asparagus With Sesame Butter Recipe
2 pound Fresh Asparagus
1 cup Boiling water
0.5 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
0.25 cup Cold water
0.25 cup Butter, Cubed
3 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted
Nutrition value
77
calories per serving
3 g Fat5 g Protein9 g Carbs5 g FiberOther
Current Totals
3 g Fat
5 g Protein
9 g Carbs
5 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
9 g
Protein
5 g
Fiber
5 g
Fats
Fat
3 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
157 mg
Iron
4 mg
Vitamin A
59 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
2 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
90 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
10 mg
Vitamin E
2 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
52 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
125 mg
Selenium
6 mcg
Zinc
1 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment