Asparagus with Tangerine & Sesame Seed Dressing
May 8, 2006 9:44:20 GMT -8
Post by sass on May 8, 2006 9:44:20 GMT -8
Asparagus with Tangerine & Sesame Seed Dressing
Servings = 4, Estimated POINTS per serving = 2
1 tsp. peanut oil or olive oil 1 Tbs. sherry vinegar or rice vinegar
1 Tbs. sesame seeds 1½ tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbs. chopped shallots 1½ pounds asparagus, trimmed
1½ tsp. grated tangerine zest or orange zest 2 Tbs. chopped fresh chives or scallion greens
1 C. fresh tangerine juice or orange juice
1. In a small saucepan, heat oil over low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir until lightly toasted, about 20 seconds. Add shallots and stir until soft, about 1 minute. Add citrus zest and juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Simmer until reduced to ½ cup, about 6 minutes.
2. Place asparagus in a large steamer set in a large pot over simmering water. Cover and cook just until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Just before serving, stir chives or scallion greens into the sauce. Divide asparagus among 4 salad plates, spoon on the sauce and serve.
Servings = 4, Estimated POINTS per serving = 2
1 tsp. peanut oil or olive oil 1 Tbs. sherry vinegar or rice vinegar
1 Tbs. sesame seeds 1½ tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbs. chopped shallots 1½ pounds asparagus, trimmed
1½ tsp. grated tangerine zest or orange zest 2 Tbs. chopped fresh chives or scallion greens
1 C. fresh tangerine juice or orange juice
1. In a small saucepan, heat oil over low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir until lightly toasted, about 20 seconds. Add shallots and stir until soft, about 1 minute. Add citrus zest and juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Simmer until reduced to ½ cup, about 6 minutes.
2. Place asparagus in a large steamer set in a large pot over simmering water. Cover and cook just until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Just before serving, stir chives or scallion greens into the sauce. Divide asparagus among 4 salad plates, spoon on the sauce and serve.