Broiled Asparagus with Tahini Dipping Sauce
One of my go-to weeknight side dish recipes, asparagus is broiled until caramelized and served with a creamy tahini-lemon dipping sauce.
Servings 4
Calories 107kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Tahini Dipping Sauce
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 clove garlic grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup warm water
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to broil and line a broiler pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
- Toss asparagus well with olive oil, salt and pepper then lay in a single line on pan. Broil on high until caramelized, about 6-7 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
- While asparagus is broiling, make tahini sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice/zest, garlic, and salt. Slowly add in the hot water until desired consistency is reached. Serve with warm asparagus.
Nutrition
Serving: 4pieces | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 862IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg