As spring nears and seasonal veggies like asparagus begin to appear, it's fun to simplify recipes and let the veggies themselves take center stage. Here fresh asparagus spears are simply roasted in the oven to concentrate their flavor and coated in tahini (sesame paste) then tossed with toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice, and sea salt. You can leave out the toasting of the seeds if you wish to save a few minutes, but it really does intensify the flavor and make them extra special. Sesame seeds are an excellent source of much needed minerals and calcium so use them liberally in your cooking for maximum benefit. Plus they taste great!
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