Vegetables-Asparagus Rafts

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Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 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.