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Broiled Asparagus with Tahini Dipping Sauce
One of my go-to weeknight side dish recipes, asparagus is broiled until caramelized and served with a creamy tahini-lemon dipping sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 107 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Tahini Dipping Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup warm water
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to broil and line a broiler pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
- Toss asparagus well with olive oil, salt and pepper then lay in a single line on pan. Broil on high until caramelized, about 6-7 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
- While asparagus is broiling, make tahini sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice/zest, garlic, and salt. Slowly add in the hot water until desired consistency is reached. Serve with warm asparagus.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4pieces
Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
302mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
862IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4pieces | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 862IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.