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Grilled Sesame Asparagus
5 min prep time
8 min cook time
2servings
Recipe by
Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
Source
The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook/Diabetes Forecast
Photo by
Mittera Creative
How to Make Grilled Sesame Asparagus
This simple asparagus recipe gets a double-dose of sesame flavor by first tossing the asparagus with toasted sesame oil, then finishing them with toasted sesame seeds. Toss these on the grill with this Grilled Honey-Lime Chicken, or any protein of your choosing. Grilling imparts a delicious, natural smokiness, but you could also roast the asparagus in the oven. When buying asparagus for grilling, look for thicker spears—these will be easier to handle on the grill.
5 min prep time
8 min cook time
2servings
about 12 spears
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan.
- Add the asparagus spears and oil into a 9 × 13-inch dish. Toss with tongs to coat.
- Grill the asparagus (in batches, if necessary) over direct medium-high heat until just cooked through and lightly browned, about 6–8 minutes total, rotating only as needed.
- Remove spears from the grill and place back into the dish, sprinkle with the salt and sesame seeds, and serve.
Nutrition facts
2 Servings
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Serving Size
about 12 spears
- Amount per serving Calories 70
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
5g
6%
- Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 150mg 7%
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Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
- Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
- Total Sugars 3g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 3g 6%
- Potassium 290mg 6%
- Phosphorous 80mg
Ingredients
asparagus (ends trimmed)
12 oz (about 24 spears)
toasted sesame oil
2 tsp
salt
1/8 tsp
sesame seeds
1/2 tsp
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