Grilled Asparagus

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
60%
Grilled Asparagus
45 min.
4
96kcal

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Looking for a healthy and delicious side dish to accompany your meals? Try this Grilled Asparagus recipe! Packed with nutrients and flavor, this dish is perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and those following a gluten-free or dairy-free diet.

To make this dish, simply prepare your grill and skewer the asparagus to make it easier to handle on the grill. Then, brush the asparagus with olive oil and season with kosher salt before grilling until tender and slightly charred.

The result is perfectly cooked asparagus with a smoky flavor that pairs well with a variety of main dishes. Whether you're grilling outdoors or using a grill pan indoors, this recipe is versatile and easy to make.

With only 96 calories per serving, this dish is a nutritious addition to any meal. So fire up the grill and give this Grilled Asparagus recipe a try - your taste buds and your body will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb asparagus trimmed
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin

Equipment

  • grill
  • skewers
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Prepare grill.
  2. Divide asparagus into 4 bunches. Align each bunch in a flat row and thread 2 skewers crosswise through each bunch (see photo, above).
  3. Brush asparagus with oil and season with kosher salt.
  4. Grill asparagus on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until tender, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
  5. • The parallel skewers make it easier to turn the asparagus.• If outdoor grilling isn't an option, asparagus may also be grilled in a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories96kcal
Protein14.09%
Fat61.05%
Carbs24.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8
Glycemic Load
0.97
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.307826145836%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
9.7mg
Kaempferol
2.36mg
Quercetin
23.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:95.9kcal
4.79%
Fat:7.2g
11.08%
Saturated Fat:1.03g
6.46%
Carbohydrates:6.6g
2.2%
Net Carbohydrates:3.03g
1.1%
Sugar:3.2g
3.55%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:197.33mg
8.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.74g
7.48%
Vitamin K:74.97µg
71.4%
Vitamin A:1285.93IU
25.72%
Folate:88.45µg
22.11%
Iron:3.68mg
20.45%
Vitamin E:2.93mg
19.53%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.22%
Copper:0.32mg
16.08%
Fiber:3.57g
14.29%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.11%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.46%
Vitamin C:9.53mg
11.55%
Potassium:343.71mg
9.82%
Phosphorus:88.45mg
8.85%
Vitamin B3:1.66mg
8.32%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.74%
Zinc:0.92mg
6.13%
Magnesium:23.82mg
5.95%
Selenium:3.91µg
5.59%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.66%
Calcium:41.01mg
4.1%
Source:Epicurious