Roasted Sesame Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

2 bunches (1 1/2 pounds) thick asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths

2 tablespoons olive oil

Coarse salt

1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a roasting pan, toss with oil; season with salt. Roast 10 minutes, turning the asparagus halfway through.

2 Add sesame seeds, and roast until the asparagus is lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes more.