Smoked Asparagus

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Smoked Asparagus
80 min.
4
102kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish to complement your meal? Look no further than this mouth-watering Smoked Asparagus recipe! Not only is it vegetarian and gluten-free, but it's also packed with flavor and easy to make. With a caloric content of only 102 kcal per serving, this dish is perfect for those watching their waistline.

The star of this recipe is, of course, the asparagus. We're using 1.5 pounds of trimmed asparagus, which serves four people. The asparagus is then combined with a delightful mix of ingredients, including butter, garlic, lemon juice, onions, and a hint of black pepper. The result is a smoky, savory side dish that will elevate any meal.

To prepare this dish, you'll need a few key pieces of equipment: a frying pan, a saucepan, and a baking pan. The cooking process involves smoking the asparagus at a low temperature, allowing the flavors to meld together perfectly. With a cook time of approximately 80 minutes, this recipe is perfect for those who love the taste of smoked food but are short on time.

Whether you're a vegetarian, gluten-free, or simply looking for a tasty and healthy side dish, this Smoked Asparagus recipe is sure to impress. So why not give it a try and enjoy the smoky, savory flavors of this delicious dish?

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds asparagus trimmed
  • tablespoons butter 
  • cloves garlic sliced thin
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  •  onion thinly sliced
  • servings salt to taste

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Place the charcoal into the bottom pan of the smoker. Light the coals and wait for the temperature of the smoker to come to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C).
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the garlic and cook over low heat until just tender.
  3. Remove from the heat and mix in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Arrange the onions in the bottom of a large cast iron skillet or heat-resistant glass container.
  5. Spread asparagus spears over the onions.
  6. Drizzle the butter and garlic mixture over the asparagus.
  7. Place the uncovered skillet or baking dish on the top grate of the preheated smoker.
  8. Close the smoker and cook the asparagus until tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories102kcal
Protein15.22%
Fat46.98%
Carbs37.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.75
Glycemic Load
1.83
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
14.497826107818%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
11.07mg
Kaempferol
2.55mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
29.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:101.64kcal
5.08%
Fat:5.95g
9.15%
Saturated Fat:3.68g
23.03%
Carbohydrates:10.76g
3.59%
Net Carbohydrates:6.61g
2.4%
Sugar:4.59g
5.1%
Cholesterol:15.05mg
5.02%
Sodium:243.91mg
10.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.33g
8.67%
Vitamin K:71.62µg
68.21%
Vitamin A:1462.82IU
29.26%
Folate:95.5µg
23.87%
Iron:3.77mg
20.94%
Vitamin C:15.4mg
18.67%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.59%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.61%
Copper:0.34mg
17.21%
Fiber:4.16g
16.63%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.96%
Vitamin E:2.1mg
14.03%
Potassium:406.88mg
11.63%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.45%
Phosphorus:103.49mg
10.35%
Vitamin B3:1.73mg
8.64%
Magnesium:28.12mg
7.03%
Zinc:1.01mg
6.75%
Selenium:4.56µg
6.51%
Calcium:55.38mg
5.54%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.37%
Source:Allrecipes