Grilled Asparagus Rafts

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
44%
Grilled Asparagus Rafts
45 min.
4
41kcal

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Elevate your culinary experience with a delightful side dish that celebrates the fresh, vibrant flavors of asparagus: Grilled Asparagus Rafts. This recipe is perfect for health-conscious eaters, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for a variety of dietary preferences.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that not only tastes great but also looks stunning on your dinner table. The unique presentation of asparagus spears arranged like rafts adds a playful touch to your meal, making it a hit at gatherings and family dinners alike.

Each bite of these perfectly grilled asparagus rafts reveals a symphony of flavors, enhanced by a savory brush of garlic, dark sesame oil, and low-sodium soy sauce. The addition of toasted sesame seeds brings a delightful crunch, while a dash of black pepper and salt rounds out the taste profile. With only 41 calories per serving, this side dish is a guilt-free way to indulge and enjoy the natural goodness of asparagus.

Whether you're grilling up a storm for a barbecue or simply looking to add a nutritious touch to your weeknight dinners, Grilled Asparagus Rafts are sure to impress. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this easy, flavorful, and visually appealing dish!

Ingredients

  • pound asparagus thick
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoon sesame oil dark
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium
  • Dash salt 
  • teaspoons sesame seed toasted

Equipment

  • toothpicks
  • grill
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Prepare grill to high heat.
  2. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Arrange 4 asparagus spears on a flat surface. Thread 2 (3-inch) skewers or toothpicks horizontally through spears 1 inch from each end to form a raft. Repeat procedure with remaining asparagus spears.
  3. Combine soy sauce, oil, and garlic; brush evenly over asparagus rafts. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender.
  4. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds, pepper, and salt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories41kcal
Protein25.79%
Fat30.99%
Carbs43.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.25
Glycemic Load
0.77
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.3930434455042%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
6.46mg
Kaempferol
1.58mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
15.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:40.96kcal
2.05%
Fat:1.65g
2.54%
Saturated Fat:0.26g
1.63%
Carbohydrates:5.19g
1.73%
Net Carbohydrates:2.61g
0.95%
Sugar:2.16g
2.4%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:156.22mg
6.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.09g
6.19%
Vitamin K:47.53µg
45.26%
Vitamin A:858.13IU
17.16%
Folate:61.74µg
15.44%
Iron:2.65mg
14.73%
Copper:0.26mg
13.05%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.46%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.55%
Fiber:2.57g
10.3%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.18%
Vitamin E:1.32mg
8.77%
Vitamin C:6.58mg
7.98%
Phosphorus:73.24mg
7.32%
Potassium:252.49mg
7.21%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.36%
Vitamin B3:1.21mg
6.03%
Magnesium:22.55mg
5.64%
Zinc:0.73mg
4.88%
Selenium:3.08µg
4.41%
Calcium:40.08mg
4.01%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.3%
Source:My Recipes