Grilled Marinated Asparagus Recipe

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Freshly harvested asparagus says spring is in the air, and on your table. Eating the tender spears right off the grill is pure pleasure.—Lessie Sites, Livingston, Montana

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Grilled Marinated Asparagus Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 10 20

Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add the asparagus; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
Drain asparagus, reserving marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack.
Grill asparagus, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 55 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 239 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Grilled Marinated Asparagus in Country Woman April/May 2011, p38