Grilled Asparagus

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Grilling is a simple and fast way to cook asparagus that yields a delicious result every time. Trimming off about one inch of the asparagus yields the best flavor--the ends are tough and hard to chew.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

  2. Toss asparagus with oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Grill, turning often, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes (depending on the thickness of your asparagus).

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

53 Calories
4g Fat
4g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 4-5 spears
Calories 53
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 5%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Vitamin A 1062IU 21%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Folate 157mcg 39%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 15mg 4%
Potassium 238mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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