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Grilled Asparagus with Tangy Tahini Lemon Sauce

Grilled Asparagus with Tangy Tahini Lemon Sauce Delight

A vibrant side dish featuring grilled asparagus and a tangy tahini lemon sauce, perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Asparagus
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Fresh, firm asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitutable with avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used
For the Tahini Lemon Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tahini Can swap with almond or peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Water For thinning the sauce

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400–450°F (200–230°C).
  2. Rinse the fresh asparagus spears under cool water and trim off the woody ends, around 1–2 inches.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over asparagus, then sprinkle with sea salt and garlic powder, and toss gently.
  4. Carefully place the seasoned asparagus onto the grill grates and grill for about 4–6 minutes.
  5. While the asparagus is grilling, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water in a bowl until smooth.
  6. Transfer grilled asparagus to a serving platter and drizzle with tahini lemon sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best taste. Adjust garlic, lemon, or tahini to taste as desired.

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