Asian Inspired Roasted Asparagus

plate of cooked asparagus
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 425  F
Servings: 4
Best Season: Summer, Suitable throughout the year
Description

Fresh asparagus spears are roasted until perfectly tender-crisp, then coated in a savory blend of Asian-inspired flavors that strike the right balance of salty, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. The roasting process enhances the asparagus’s natural sweetness while creating beautifully caramelized edges.

Elegant enough for entertaining yet easy enough for a weeknight meal, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, tofu, or your favorite plant-based entrée. Every bite is fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor, making it a delicious way to transform a humble vegetable into the star of the table.

Simple, colorful, and irresistibly satisfying, this is asparagus at its very best.

Ingredients
  • 1 large bunch asparagus (twenty-four spears)
    • The sauce:
  • 1/8 cup cooking sherry
  • 1/4 cup liquid aminos (can substitute tamari or soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1
    colander filled with asparagus

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

    Gently rinse the asparagus in cold water, drain, and pat dry to remove excess water.

  2. 2
    plate of asparagus

    Trim the tough woody ends from the asparagus using a knife. 

  3. 3
    pan of asparagus

    Add the asparagus to a roasting pan. Drizzle with about half the sauce and gently toss to coat all spears.

     

  4. 4

    Place the pan in the oven to roast for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through. Roast just until tender but not limp or soggy.

  5. 5
    asparagus on a plate

    Remove the asparagus from the oven and add it to a serving plate or bowl.

    Drizzle with the remaining sauce.

  6. 6

    Refrigerate any leftovers and enjoy within four days.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 6 spears

Amount Per Serving
Calories 88kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Sodium 520mg22%
Potassium 312mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 12.8g5%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 7.2g
Protein 3.4g7%
Vitamin A 756 IU
Vitamin C 12 mg
Calcium 38 mg
Iron 2.1 mg
Vitamin E 1.1 mg
Vitamin K 56 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
Folate 86 mcg
Magnesium 26 mg
Zinc 0.7 mg
Selenium 3 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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