Grilled Asparagus with Tahini Lemon Sauce
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
11 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
83 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Grilled Asparagus with Tahini Lemon Sauce
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A fast and easy summer side dish recipe, asparagus is grilled until slightly charred then drizzled with a creamy tahini lemon sauce.
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Ingredients
- 20 asparagus trimmed, spears
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Tahini Lemon Sauce
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 clove garlic grated
- lices almonds optional garnish, toasted
Instructions
- Pre-heat the grill on high head and place trimmed asparagus spears in a resealable plastic bag. Add olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and black pepper to the bag. Seal and shake well to coat.
- Grill asparagus on high heat until charred on both sides, about 5-6 minutes flipping once halfway through.
- While the asparagus is grilled, begin making the lemon tahini sauce. To start, whisk together the lemon juice, tahini, garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Working 1 tablespoon at a time, whisk in warm water until sauce becomes smooth and you’ve reached designed consistency.
- Arrange grilled asparagus on a platter and drizzle with the lemon tahini sauce before topping with toasted almond slices to serve.
Notes
- This tahini sauce is delicious on ANY grilled veggie including zucchini or eggplant!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
83kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5.9g
(2%)
Protein
2.9g
(6%)
Fat
6.7g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
0.8g
(4%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5.9g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
613mg
(26%)
Fiber
2.4g
(10%)
Sugar
2.4g
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.9g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 6% |
| Fat | 6.7g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% |
| Sugar | 2.4g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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