Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Tahini Sauce (dairy Free)

Name: Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Tahini Sauce (dairy Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: ▢ 2 bunches of asparagus about 2 pounds; ▢ 1-2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil; ▢ ½ tsp. fine sea salt; ▢ 1 tbsp. tahini; ▢ ¼ tsp. garlic powder; ▢ 1.5 tbsp. fresh lemon juice plus more to taste - see notes; ▢ 1.5 tbsp. water plus more to thin - see notes; ▢ 1 tbsp. hemp seeds optional

by Clean Plate Mama

8 people

25 min

Roasted asparagus is the perfect side dish and is incredibly easy to make. Even though it’s technically a spring vegetable, it’s great any time of the year.

This is the best roasted asparagus! I love roasted asparagus with just salt and pepper, but it's even better with this easy lemon tahini sauce - the sauce adds so much flavor!

What's tahini you may be wondering? Tahini is made from ground up sesame seeds (could also be called sesame seed butter) and it has a nice nutty flavor. Mix some up with some lemon and garlic and you have a delicious creamy (dairy free) lemon sauce that is amazing with asparagus!

Want some additional veggie side dishes! Check out my Roasted Cauliflower Steaks and my Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Honey!

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Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Tahini Sauce (dairy Free)

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Yield 8 people
Time spent: Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Total time: 25 min

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Ingredients

For the Asparagus

▢ 2 bunches of asparagus about 2 pounds
▢ 1-2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
▢ ½ tsp. fine sea salt

For the Tahini Sauce

▢ 1 tbsp. tahini
▢ ¼ tsp. garlic powder
▢ 1.5 tbsp. fresh lemon juice plus more to taste - see notes
▢ 1.5 tbsp. water plus more to thin - see notes
▢ 1 tbsp. hemp seeds optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400.
Prepare the asparagus by rinsing, drying, and snapping (or cutting) the ends of each spear. It's super easy to just snap the ends off - the asparagus spears will naturally break off about 1 inch from bottom.
Line a baking sheet with parchment and evenly place asparagus spears on parchment paper.
Drizzle with 1-2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil. Roll spears in oil until evenly coated.
Bake asparagus for 10-15 minutes. If your asparagus is on the thin side it should only take about 10 minutes. When you can easily pierce with a fork the asparagus is cooked. You want it cooked through, but still with a slight crunch.
While the asparagus is roasting, prepare the tahini sauce. Combine the tahini, garlic powder, lemon juice, and water in small bowl and mix until combined. You want to be able to drizzle the sauce over the asparagus. Add a few more drops of water if sauce is too thick.
Lay roasted asparagus on serving tray and drizzle tahini sauce over asparagus. Drizzle with additional lemon juice.
I also sprinkle hemp seeds to add some texture and for the visual appeal. Totally up to you if you want to add.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips

You want the tahini sauce to be smooth and creamy - if it's too thick/paste like, continue to add a few drops of water until you reach the desired consistency (a little water goes a long way so add slowly).
I like to squeeze a little extra lemon juice over asparagus prior to serving.
This recipe makes enough for 8-10 people. Simply cut the recipe in half/use only one bunch asparagus if making for a smaller group.

Comments

Mary on Jul 21, 2021

Love all these receipies. Keep them coming. Thanks.

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- Clean Plate Mama on Jul 23, 2021
  
  Thanks, Mary! Glad you are enjoying them!
  
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