Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Grilled asparagus - ready in just 15 minutes - is an ideal side dish for your summer grilling. Crisp on the outside with a smokey flavor, this tasty recipe is an easy way to add healthy veggies to your barbeque spread.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 169kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Lemon Tahini Sauce
- 2 tablespoon tahini
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon water
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium/medium-high.
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus, it naturally breaks or you can use a knife. place them on a baking sheet and drizzle the olive oil. Add salt and pepper. Using your hands, coat the asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Make the lemon tahini sauce by mixing the tahini with yogurt, lemon zest and juice, salt and garlic. Add the water, one tablespoon at a time if you need to thin out the sauce.
- Place the asparagus on the grill. I used a grilling pan with holes for better handling. Close the lid and let it grill for 5 minutes. Give it a good stir and grill for another 5 minutes until they are crisp and cooked. Transfer them to a serving platter.
- Drizzle the lemon tahini sauce over the asparagus, top with Aleppo pepper and sesame seeds if desired and serve warm.
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Notes
- Serving suggestions: Serve with grilled spatchcock chicken, Greek grilled chicken, grilled steak or beef shish kabobs.
- It's best to serve and eat grilled asparagus fresh out of the grill for the best texture and flavor. However, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To reheat, place them on a pan over medium heat, stir a few times so they heat evenly. You can use them in salads or with eggs for breakfast.
- Make sure to use fresh asparagus that's bright in color and feels firm. Canned asparagus will not work for this recipe.
- For a dairy-free version, use plain dairy-free yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 973IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg