Grilled Asparagus with Lemon

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
82%
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon
30 min.
8
70kcal

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Delight in the freshness of spring with our Grilled Asparagus with Lemon, a vibrant side dish that’s both healthy and bursting with flavor. This recipe brings together the earthy taste of tender asparagus spears, grilled to perfection, and enhanced by the bright notes of lemon zest and juice. It’s not just a feast for the eyes; it’s an invitation to a tantalizing culinary experience that pairs wonderfully with any main course.

This dish is perfect for everyone, as it aligns with various dietary preferences: it’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. With only 70 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a nutrient-dense option. As an added bonus, preparing this dish takes just 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for a quick weeknight dinner or an eye-catching addition to your next gathering.

With a health score of 82, you can feel good about serving this grilled delight. The simple yet high-quality ingredients, combined with the straightforward grilling technique, deliver an exquisite depth of flavor that is sure to impress your guests. Whether served warm straight off the grill or at room temperature, our Grilled Asparagus with Lemon is bound to become a staple in your healthy cooking repertoire.

Ingredients

  • pounds fat asparagus spears 
  • 0.8 tsp kosher salt 
  • tsp couple of squeezes lemon juice 
  •  lemon zest 
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.5 tsp pepper 

Equipment

  • grill
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high (about 400). Shave thick, fibrous asparagus stalks with a vegetable peeler, laying stalks flat against a work surface to keep them from breaking under the pressure. Break off woody lower stems. Toss stalks gently with 1 1/2 tbsp. oil, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
  2. Lay asparagus on cooking grate and grill, covered, in 2 batches if necessary; turn often until lightly browned all over and tips are crisp, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Serve warm or at room temperature, seasoned to taste with lemon zest, juice, and a little more oil, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories70kcal
Protein24.31%
Fat31.68%
Carbs44.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8
Glycemic Load
1.31
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.476087114085%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
12.93mg
Kaempferol
3.15mg
Quercetin
31.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:69.51kcal
3.48%
Fat:2.91g
4.47%
Saturated Fat:0.46g
2.85%
Carbohydrates:9.09g
3.03%
Net Carbohydrates:4.21g
1.53%
Sugar:4.33g
4.81%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:222.68mg
9.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.02g
10.04%
Vitamin K:96.13µg
91.55%
Vitamin A:1715.71IU
34.31%
Folate:118.3µg
29.58%
Iron:4.89mg
27.16%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.68%
Copper:0.43mg
21.57%
Vitamin E:2.95mg
19.64%
Fiber:4.88g
19.51%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.87%
Manganese:0.38mg
18.75%
Vitamin C:14.15mg
17.15%
Potassium:462.35mg
13.21%
Phosphorus:118.32mg
11.83%
Vitamin B3:2.22mg
11.12%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.43%
Zinc:1.23mg
8.19%
Magnesium:32.16mg
8.04%
Selenium:5.23µg
7.47%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.27%
Calcium:56.23mg
5.62%
Source:My Recipes