Teriyaki Asparagus

Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful Teriyaki Asparagus recipe—an easy and delicious way to enjoy vibrant, tender-crisp asparagus infused with the sweet-savory goodness of homemade teriyaki sauce. Made with a zesty blend of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or as an elegant accompaniment to your favorite Asian-inspired meals. The sauce thickens beautifully with a simple cornstarch slurry, perfectly coating every spear, while a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds a nutty finish. Serve it alongside grilled proteins or over steamed rice for a light, wholesome meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

Wash the asparagus and trim the woody ends by snapping or cutting off about 1-2 inches from the bottom of each stalk.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create the teriyaki sauce.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir until smooth. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is bright green and slightly tender.

Step 6

Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the asparagus and bring it to a simmer.

Step 7

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the asparagus.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the teriyaki asparagus to a serving dish.

Step 9

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the asparagus as a garnish.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a side dish or over rice for a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	567.7 grams (567.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	333

Total Fat 15.80g	20%
Saturated Fat 2.50g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1276mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 41.60g	15%
Dietary Fiber 10.10g	36%
Total Sugars 25.90g
Protein 13.40g	27%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144mg	11%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 1070mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.3%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 45.9%