Grilled Asparagus

Vegetable Side Dish - BBQ and Grilling

The special thing about this recipe is that it's so simple. Fresh asparagus with a little oil, salt, and pepper is cooked quickly over high heat on the grill. Enjoy the natural flavor of your veggies.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 3 mins

Total: 18 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Grilled Asparagus

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus spears

trimmed

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Preheat grill for high heat.

Step 2

Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or to desired tenderness.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Asparagus

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 52.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.5g 5%

Carbohydrates: 4.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 3.5g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 858.1IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 6.4mg 11%

Folate: 59mcg 15%

Calcium: 27.3mg 3%

Iron: 2.4mg 14%

Magnesium: 15.9mg 6%

Potassium: 229.3mg 6%

Sodium: 2.3mg

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 31.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.