Asparagus With Sesame-Orange Dressing

Serve this simple vegetable side dish with brown rice or quinoa. Try adding freshly grated carrots or beets and tossing with the asparagus and dressing.

Monday, March 25th 2013, 12:26 pm

By: News On 6

2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed and discarded

3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon tahini

1½ teaspoon reduced-sodium tamari

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, bring ½ cup water to a simmer. Add asparagus. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until asparagus are just tender. Prepare and ice bath by filling a bowl with ice cubes and water. Place steamed asparagus in ice bath to stop the cooking process; drain well.

Whisk together orange juice, tahini, tamari, and ginger in a large bowl. Add drained asparagus and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.