Sunday, August 22, 2010

Grilled Asparagus Rafts

Grilling asparagus can be tricky, since it is time consuming to turn every individual spear. Threading together these 'rafts' makes the job a lot easier!

You'll need 16 asparagus spears for this recipe, and thicker spears will work better than thin ones. Thread 2 toothpicks through 4 of the spears, with one toothpick about an inch from the top of the spears, and 1 toothpick about an inch from the bottom. Repeat with the remaining asparagus and more toothpicks, until you have 4 'rafts'.

In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce (preferably low-sodium), 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, and 1 minced garlic clove. Brush the mixture evenly over the asparagus.

Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over high heat. Grill the asparagus rafts for 3 minutes on each side, then remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (which you can toast first, if you like), 1/4 tsp. black pepper, and just a dash of salt.

1 'raft' is 50 calories. It's the perfect summer side dish to a grilled veggie burger!

Cost:
asparagus $5.14

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