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Grilled Asparagus with Tahini Lemon Sauce

A fast and easy summer side dish recipe, asparagus is grilled until slightly charred then drizzled with a creamy tahini lemon sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 83 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 20 asparagus spears (trimmed)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
Tahini Lemon Sauce
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini
  • 1 clove grated garlic
  • lices toasted almond (optional garnish)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Grill asparagus on high heat until charred on both sides, about 5-6 minutes flipping once halfway through.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Calories 83kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 5.9g (2%) Protein 2.9g (6%) Fat 6.7g (10%) Saturated Fat 0.8g (4%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 613mg (26%) Fiber 2.4g (10%) Sugar 2.4g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83

% 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.