Sesame grilled asparagus rafts

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Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
4%
Sesame grilled asparagus rafts
20 min.
4
94kcal

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Ingredients

  • oz asparagus spears 
  • tbsp sesame oil 
  • tbsp soya sauce 
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • tbsp sesame seed 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill
  • skewers
  • tongs

Directions

  1. With one hand, hold an asparagus stalk at its base. Bend the stalk over with your other hand the asparagus will break where the woody part ends and the tender part begins. Discard the base.
  2. Place 4 or 5 asparagus stalks next to one another. Skewer them crosswise in two places just below the tips and 3cm from the bottom with slender bamboo skewers. You will end up with something that looks like a raft.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic and sesame seeds and stir with a fork to mix.
  4. Brush this mixture on the asparagus rafts on both sides. Season the asparagus with a little salt and lots of pepper.
  5. Grill the asparagus on a barbecue or in a griddle pan for 4-5 mins per side, turning with tongs.
  6. Sprinkle with sesame mix as they grill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories94kcal
Protein6.64%
Fat84.8%
Carbs8.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28
Glycemic Load
0.37
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.4095651740613%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.81mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:94.32kcal
4.72%
Fat:9.26g
14.25%
Saturated Fat:1.31g
8.21%
Carbohydrates:2.1g
0.7%
Net Carbohydrates:1.22g
0.44%
Sugar:0.36g
0.4%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:252.28mg
10.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.63g
3.26%
Copper:0.22mg
10.94%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.4%
Vitamin K:6.86µg
6.53%
Iron:1.08mg
5.99%
Calcium:49.53mg
4.95%
Magnesium:19.77mg
4.94%
Phosphorus:42.67mg
4.27%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4%
Fiber:0.88g
3.52%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.34%
Folate:12.57µg
3.14%
Zinc:0.45mg
3.02%
Selenium:2.02µg
2.88%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.62%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.28%
Vitamin A:107.63IU
2.15%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.8%
Potassium:62.24mg
1.78%
Vitamin C:1.03mg
1.25%