Grilled Asparagus

Name: Grilled Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Tender, with a delicious barbecue flavor, this grilled asparagus makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats. Don't know how to cook asparagus on the grill? Just place the stalks on a double skewer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Directions

1. In a large skillet, bring water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes; drain and pat dry. Cool Slightly.
2. Thread several asparagus spears onto 2 parallel soaked wooden skewers. Repeat. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2 minutes, turning once. Baste with barbecue sauce. Grill 2 minutes longer, turning and basting once.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 43 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.

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