Eat veggies
Grilled Asparagus
This green healthy vegetable is popular during the summer season due to its availability and versatility. Brush with canola oil and season with salt and pepper before grilling on the BBQ or roasting them in the oven.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs asparagus cleaned, woody stems removed (900 g)
- 2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (2 mL)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper (2 mL)
Directions
Grill Method
- Prepare grill.
- Brush asparagus with canola oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill asparagus on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until tender, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
- Serve warm
Oven Method
- Preheat oven 425°F (220°C)
- Line a cooking sheet with parchment paper. Lay out asparagus and drizzle with canola oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 7 minutes, flip the asparagus and continue roasting for 7 minutes or until tender crisp.
- Serve warm.
Nutritional Analysis
| Calories | 51 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 161 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Sugar | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Potassium | 303 mg |
