Grilled Asparagus with Almond Gremolata
Closely watch the asparagus on the grill; the cook time will vary according to the size of the spears. If using a grill basket, make sure to preheat it.
Yield: 6 servings
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 65
- Calories from fat: 40%
- Fat: 2.9g
- Saturated fat: 0.3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.7g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g
- Protein: 4.8g
- Carbohydrate: 8.2g
- Fiber: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 3.7mg
- Sodium: 156mg
- Calcium: 59mg
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- Cooking spray
Preparation
- Combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Prepare grill.
- Arrange asparagus on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning twice. Sprinkle asparagus with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Divide asparagus evenly among 6 plates, and top each serving with about 2 tablespoons parsley mixture.
Grilled Asparagus with Almond Gremolata Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Grill
- OCCASION: Spring
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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