Super Savory Seed-Crusted Asparagus

Roasted asparagus has always been a go-to for us, but we always sort of wanted to be able to pick them up with our hands and eat them like French fries (this is frowned upon at dinner; we've tried it). So, we came up with these Asian-inspired asparagus sticks, which will be a massive hit at your next dinner party. You're welcome.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Fusion

Servings people

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

Neutral oil for the pan
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
¼ cup furitkake seasoning (see Note)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
1 large egg
1 pound medium-thick asparagus (about 20 spears) , trimmed

Wine Pairing

Sangiovese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly coat with oil. Preheat the pans for 5 minutes.
In a mini food processor, pulse the pumpkin seeds. (Alternatively, put the seeds in a small resealable bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.) Transfer to a shallow bowl and mix with the furikake, cornstarch, and pinch of cayenne. Taste and season with salt as needed. In a second shallow bowl, beat the egg.
Make sure the asparagus is very dry. Dip top halves of each spear in the egg and then dredge through the seed mixture. Transfer to a plate.
Arrange the asparagus on the preheated baking sheets and roast for 4 minutes. Flip over each spear and roast until they are just tender, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.

Notes

NOTE: Furikake seasoning includes sesame seeds, nori seaweed, bonito (dried fish) flakes, salt, sugar, and sometimes MSG. You can find MSG-free versions at natural food markets, like Whole Foods. After you try this mixture, you'll want to dust it on everything.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

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Super Savory Seed-Crusted Asparagus