Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Ingredients
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb)
2 Tablespoons olive/avocado oil
Lemon Tahini Sauce:
4 Tablespoons tahini
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
⅛ – ¹⁄₁₆ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less depending on taste)
½ lemon, juiced
Filtered water (for thinner consistency, if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Break off the hard ends of the asparagus and place asparagus spears on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and spread in a single layer.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until desired level of doneness is reached.
- Serve roasted asparagus warm, drizzled with desired amount of sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Serves 4.
Calories: 176
Total Fat: 15.2g
Total Carbohydrate: 7.8g
Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
Sugar: 2.3g
Protein: 5.1g
Ingredients Highlights
Asparagus has a very high respiration rate which makes it more perishable than many other vegetables. Wrapping the ends in damp paper towel for fridge storage and consuming within 48 hours of purchase is recommended.
Cayenne Pepper has several surprising benefits. Cayenne pepper may actually support circulatory health.
Cumin improves digestion and immune function and promotes detoxification. It has antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Health experts today believe lemon can support a healthy metabolism and help maintain the immune system.
When it comes to olive oil, “Extra Virgin” is the highest quality you can get. It comes from the first pressing of the olives with no chemicals used to extract the oil.
Tahini is made by grinding up sesame seeds. Similar to nut butters, it is a calorically dense food that is rich in minerals.
Turmeric is a beautiful golden spice that’s originally from Southern India. Thousands of studies demonstrate turmeric’s numerous health benefits including supporting cardiovascular health, healthy inflammation levels, and digestion.
I love asparagus and now I have a recipe.
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This sauce sounds delicious. I am out of asparagus but will fix it tonight for a veggie mix. Thank you!