Sesame Asparagus

Photo: flickr user donielle

Ingredients

pound Asparagus Spears

1 tablespoon Margarine or Butter

1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

1 cup Sliced Fresh Mushrooms

1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil

Preparation

Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. If desired, scrape off scales. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Cook asparagus, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Drain; remove from pan.

In the same pan melt margarine; add sesame seeds. Cook and stir over medium heat until seed is toasted. Add mushrooms; cook and stir about 4 minutes or until tender. Add lemon juice and sesame oil. Add asparagus, tossing to coat; heat through.