Roasted Miso Butter Asparagus

Asparagus season is here, and this miso butter-roasted asparagus is the first thing I want to make the moment I see those bright green bundles at the farmers' market.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds asparagus stalks
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt, (as needed)
• Freshly ground black pepper, (as needed)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened at room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon white miso paste
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Trim or snap the woody ends from the asparagus (about 2” / 5cm from the bottom).
2. 2Arrange on a baking sheet and toss with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 10 minutes.
3. 3In a small bowl, stir together the butter and miso paste until fully combined, then set aside.
4. 4Remove the asparagus from the oven and top with the miso mixture, tossing to combine. Continue roasting until the asparagus is tender and lightly browned in spots, about an additional 4 minutes.
5. 5Serve topped with sesame seeds.