Grilled Green Asparagus

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Grilled Green Asparagus
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Health Score:
67 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
ready in 28 min.
Ready in
Calories:
144
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Asparagus has plenty of vitamins and minerals that positively contribute to our bodies. They also have fiber which is essential in digestive functions. 

Serve with a protein such as chicken, steak, or tofu for a perfect lunch or dinner! 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie144 cal.(7 %)
Protein5 g(5 %)
Fat10 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates8 g(5 %)
Sugar added2 g(8 %)
Roughage3.7 g(12 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E5.3 mg(44 %)
Vitamin K99.1 μg(165 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin3.5 mg(29 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate273 μg(91 %)
Pantothenic acid1.6 mg(27 %)
Biotin5.1 μg(11 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C58 mg(61 %)
Potassium539 mg(13 %)
Calcium69 mg(7 %)
Magnesium47 mg(16 %)
Iron1.8 mg(12 %)
Iodine18 μg(9 %)
Zinc1.2 mg(15 %)
Saturated fatty acids6.2 g
Uric acid61 mg
Cholesterol25 mg
Complete sugar8 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
36 ozs green Asparagus
salt
sugar
3 Tbsps melted butter
freshly ground peppers
1 untreated lemon
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Preparation steps

1.

Rinse asparagus, peel bottom third, cut off woody ends and parboil stalks in boiling salted water with a pinch of sugar for 3 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.

2.

Heat up barbeque.

3.

Barbeque asparagus while occasionally rotating for 3-5 minutes. To serve, arrange asparagus on plates, drizzle with butter and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with a lemon wedge.

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