Roasted Asparagus And Creamy Tahini Dip

Name: Roasted Asparagus And Creamy Tahini Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus; 1 tsp olive oil; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/4 cup tahini; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp honey; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/4 tsp cumin

Prep Time10 min
Total Time15 min
Makes8 Servings

By Chatelaine

(Photo: Angus Fergusson)

This healthy and delicious tahini dip with crisp asparagus spears will become a party favourite.

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus
1 tsp olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup tahini
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp cumin

Instructions

Position rack in bottom of oven. Preheat to 400F.
Snap off and discard tough ends from asparagus. Toss with oil and salt on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake on bottom rack of oven, stirring halfway through, until tender-crisp, about 5 min.
Stir tahini with lemon juice, honey, garlic and cumin in a small bowl. Gradually stir in 1 to 3 tbsp water until smooth. Serve tahini dip alongside asparagus.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 62, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 4g, Fat 5g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 51mg.

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