Every fit guys knows the dread of walking into a barbecue or dinner party and only seeing a ton of carb-packed side dishes on the menu. Solve that problem by bringing this easy, grilled asparagus along with you—not only will you save your six-pack, you’ll look like the most thoughtful guest at the party.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 110; total fat: 7g; saturated fat: 1g; protein: 4g; carbohydrates: 8g; sugar: 4g; fiber: 4g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 40mg
Recipe and photo by Amy Gorin, M.S., R.D.N., of Amy Gorin Nutrition in Jersey City, NJ.
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Makes 4 servings
Prep time
10 min.
Cook time
6 min.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb or 24 medium asparagus, trimmed
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemongrass, chopped (alternatively, you can rehydrate the freeze-dried version)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried rosemary
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
How to make it
In a small bowl, combine olive oil and spices.
Toss asparagus in sealed, zippered bag with spice mixture.
Place on an oiled grill rack; cook 6 minutes or until tender, turning once.
