Grilled Asparagus
Preparation and cooking time: 15 - 20 minutes
General consensus is that one should not grill white asparagus. I agree - green is better, but white will taste delicious as well. It just gets a bit more 'golden' before it's done. Finish with some fresh herbs.
Ingredients:
- 8oz (250gr) asparagus spears - this time fatter ones are best, 225gr, 8oz
- 2 tsp olive oil, 9gr, .32oz
- 1 tbs butter, 14.2gr, .5oz
- 1 tbs freshly snipped chives.
Instructions:
- Prepare asparagus by snapping off the tough ends. If it's white asparagus use a vegetable peeler and peel stalk end half way to tip.
- Rub with olive oil.
- Either cook directly on barbecue grill (being careful not to let any slip through, or on a mesh grill pan. Turn frequently. Should be done in 7 - 15 minutes depending on size and heat. They will start to brown slightly but stay a lovely bright color. Can also be baked at 400F (200C) for 15 - 25 minutes. When done toss with butter and sprinkle with chives. Either serve immediately or keep warm in low (150F, 65C) oven for up to 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Information |
General Technical Details and Disclaimer:
Measurements in this color are actual measurements used for calculation. If there are no values the nutritional numbers were simply too small.
I try to be accurate, but I do not guarantee it. I use 'grams' as the unit of weight; with an approximate conversion to ounces.
My information comes from my own digital, computerized scale and the USDA Nutrient Data Library: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search
