Roasted Soy-and-Sesame Asparagus
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Position the oven racks so that they are evenly spaced.
- Preheat the oven to convection roast at 450F.
- Cover a shallow baking or roasting pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
- Toss the asparagus with the vegetable and sesame oils and the soy sauce.
- Arrange in a single layer on the prepared pan.
- (The asparagus can be prepared ahead, ready for roasting; it does not need to be refrigerated unless you prepare it a day ahead.)
- Roast on the bottom rack (beneath a roast, if applicable) or on a rack in the center of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Toss the asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Roast for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons pine nuts and finish roasting.
- Transfer the asparagus to a heated serving dish and coat with 2 to 3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan.
fresh asparagus, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soy sauce
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-soy-and-sesame-asparagus-372498 (may not work)