Grilled Asparagus in Lemon Maple Tahini with Tomatoes and Cucumbers
Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:20 minutes Total Time:30 minutes Servings: 4
Smokey grilled asparagus in a tasty tahini sauce with lemon and maple along with fresh diced tomatoes and cucumbers!
ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, rinsed and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- salt tp taste
- 1 small clove garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons water*
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
For the grilled asparagus:
For the tahini sauce:
For the salad:
directions
- Toss the asparagus spears in the oil, salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat until crisp-tender and slightly charred.
- Mix everything, along with enough water to get a nice smooth sauce consistency.
- Serve the asparagus, optionally sliced into bite sized pieces, topped with the sauce and the remaining salad ingredients.
For the grilled asparagus:
For the tahini sauce:
For the salad:
Option: Replace the salt with white miso paste!
Option: Replace the parsley with mint, cilantro, or basil!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 141, Fat 10g (Saturated 1g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 0.3mg, Sodium 19mg, Carbs 10g (Fiber 3g, Sugars 4g), Protein 5g
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