Grilled Asparagus Rafts

By doran65

Pinning asparagus spears together with skewers makes them easier to flip and grill evenly on both sides.

Ingredients

• 16 thick asparagus spears (about 1 pound)
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Dash of salt

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare grill to high heat.
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.
Combine soy sauce, oil, and garlic; brush evenly over asparagus rafts. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds, pepper, and salt.



Amount per serving Calories: 50
Calories from fat: 38%
Fat: 2.1g
Saturated fat: 0.2g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.5g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
Protein: 3.2g
Carbohydrate: 6.1g
Fiber: 2.4g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 3mg
Sodium: 190mg
Calcium: 26mg