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Asparagus on the Grill

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 3
  • Servings 6
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Enjoy this grilled asparagus as an accompaniment to your meal - ready in 25 minutes.
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  •  
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  •  
    2
    Break off tough ends of asparagus spears. Brush asparagus with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on grill or in grill basket (grill “wok”). Place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 minutes. Turn asparagus, or shake basket to turn asparagus; cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until lightly browned and crisp-tender.
  •  
    3
    Place asparagus on serving platter.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    If you want to bump up the flavor of the asparagus, try using a flavored olive oil.
  • tip 2
    Make a sauce by melting 1 tablespoon butter and stirring in chopped, drained roasted red bell peppers from a 7-oz jar. To serve, microwave the sauce uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave 30 to 45 seconds longer or until hot.

Nutrition Information

35 Calories, 2 1/2g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 2g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
35
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2 1/2g
4%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
0mg
0%
Potassium
120mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
1g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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  • Enjoy this grilled asparagus as an accompaniment to your meal - ready in 25 minutes.
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