burning spears

Name: Burning Spears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 3/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1 pound(s) large asparagus,woody ends trimmed; - vegetable oil for the grill; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon juice

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Kathleen Bunting

Swanton, VT

Updated on Feb 25, 2012

Easter coming up soon and something to do different with Asparagus than standing them up in a pot of steaming water. Plus this gives us that extra green veggie we need on our weight watch : )

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 4 SERVINGS Calories 116 = about 30 calories per servings : )

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound large asparagus,woody ends trimmed
- vegetable oil for the grill
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

How To Make burning spears

Step 1

Prepare a medium fire in a charcoal grill,or preheat a gas or electric grill to medium.

Step 2

In shallow baking dish,combine the oil,garlic,pepper flakes,and salt. Toss the asparagus in the seasoned oil to coat evenly.
Step 3

Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Place the asparagus on the grate single layer. Grill,turning every 2 to 3 minutes,until grill-marked and tender,10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate,sprinkle with the lemon juice,and serve.
Step 4

Calories 116;Total Fat:12g; Fiber:2g; Protein:3g Cholesterol:0mg;
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