Grilled Asparagus - Japanese style
by Nancy Berkoff, RD, EdD, CCE

serves 4

Many people think of asparagus as a steamed vegetable, but it likes the heat of the grill as well. When purchasing asparagus for grilling, look for the thicker asparagus. You can peel the asparagus with a vegetable peeler if you want a more tender dish

Ingredients:

• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 2 Tablespoons oil- sesame oil is authentic
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• salt and pepper ( optional)
• sesame seeds ( optional)

Directions:

1. Pre heat grill to high
    
2. Skewer 4 asparagus spears together, using two skewers. It will look like a raft.
    
3. Combine remained ingredients, except sesame seeds.
    
4. Brush the mixture on the asparagus
    
5. Place the asparagus on the grill, cook and turn until exterior is slightly brown.

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