Steamed Asparagus with a Citrus Asian Vinaigrette, Crushed Walnuts and Grilled Lemon

Spring is in the air and nothing signifies the arrival of the season more than tender, sweet asparagus!

This “Steamed Asparagus with a Citrus Asian Vinaigrette, Crushed Walnuts and Grilled Lemon” gourmet vegan recipe is finished with black and white sesame seeds is a great way to welcome in this gorgeous season. As fancy as it looks and tastes, this dish is actually easy to make.

Steamed Asparagus with a Citrus Asian Vinaigrette, Crushed Walnuts and Grilled Lemon

Ingredients
1 head tender green asparagus
1 Tbsp each white and black sesame seeds
1 large handful of chopped walnuts
1 lemon, grilled

Dressing
1 lime, juice and zest
3/8 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
2 1/2 tbsp Agave Nectar
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp minced ginger
3/8 tsp Sriracha
3/8 cup toasted sesame oil

Directions

Discard bottom third of asparagus then gentle steam for 5-7 minutes..do not overcook! Remove from heat and refrigerate at least 2 hours in an airtight container.

In a blender or small food processor combine all dressing ingredients and pulse until well blended. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

When ready to serve lightly toss asparagus with dressing to coat. Squeeze grilled lemon over top. Top with chopped walnuts and finish with both black and white sesame seeds. Serve Chilled.

Enjoy!

– Ron 

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Ron Badach

Living a healthy lifestyle and offering people creative plant based cooking ideas is a passion for Ron. In 2013 Ron appeared on ABC's The CHEW winning its "Hunky Husband Cook-off” with his signature Black Bean Burger. People from across the country began to contact Ron about how to transition away from a meat-centric diet. In response Ron launched his Callicoon Kitchen brand and began posting creative, easy to follow how-to cooking videos and recipes giving people hands-on techniques for making vegan dishes that they can incorporate into their own lives. A vegetarian for 20 years Ron is now 100% vegan and he is committed to sharing his belief in the benefits of organic produce and an active, healthy lifestyle. Ron combines strength training and running to stay fit. A huge animal lover, Ron loves to hang out with his rescued Black Lab, Otis. Future plans include a vegan product line and Callicoon Kitchen cookbook highlighting all his vegan in-house favorites. Ron lives in New York and Virginia with his wife and three daughters. Follow Ron on Follow Ron on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter. Check out and subscribe to Ron Badach Callicoon Kitchen at https://www.callicoonkitchen.com/

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