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Sesame Roasted Asparagus with Whipped Boursin Cheese

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Course easy side dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup croutons
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 2 tbsps sesame seeds, raw
  • zest of one lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey

Whipped Boursin Cheese

  • 5.2 oz boursin cheese
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
    In a 9x13 inch baking dish, toss together the 1/4 cup olive oil, asparagus, sesame seeds, lemon zest, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until the asparagus is lightly charred. Remove from the oven and remove the asparagus from the baking dish.
    Let the oil cool slightly in the dish, then add the vinegar and honey. Reserve this oil mix for serving over top. 
    Meanwhile, make the cheese. In a food processor, combine the boursin cheese, greek yogurt, and olive oil. Pulse until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed, about 3 minutes. Add a pinch of pepper. Pulse to combine. The cheese mixture can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
    To serve, spread the cheese mixture out onto a large serving plate or shallow bowl. Spoon the asparagus over top and then drizzle on the reserved oil mix. Top with croutons. Serve warm or at room temp.