Asparagus on sticks
Simple and delicious Asparagus on Sticks recipe! With just 3 ingredients—fresh asparagus, olive oil, and basil—you can create a flavorful, healthy side dish that's perfect for grilling. Ready in minutes!
- 16 Apr 2024
- Cook time 5 min
- Prep time 65 min
- 8 Servings
- 3 Ingredients
Asparagus on sticks is a simple yet delicious way to enjoy this nutritious vegetable. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or looking for a quick and healthy side dish, this recipe is sure to impress. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can bring out the best flavors in fresh asparagus. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during grilling. If you are using metal skewers, they can be used as is.
- Rinse the asparagus under cold water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
- Trim the tough ends off the asparagus stalks using a knife. You can do this by holding the asparagus in both hands and bending until it naturally snaps, or by cutting about 1 inch off the bottom.
2. Seasoning:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of dried basil.
- Add the trimmed asparagus to the bowl and toss to coat each spear evenly with the olive oil and basil mixture.
- Thread the asparagus onto the skewers. You can either thread each stalk individually or thread multiple stalks through two parallel skewers to create a “raft,” making it easier to turn them on the grill.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan on medium-high heat.
- Once the grill is hot, place the skewered asparagus on the grill.
- Grill the asparagus for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks. Use tongs to carefully turn the skewers to ensure even cooking.
- Once the asparagus is cooked, remove it from the grill using tongs.
- Let the skewers cool slightly before serving as they will be hot.
- You can serve the asparagus on the skewers for a fun presentation or slide them off onto a serving platter.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle the asparagus with a little sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm asparagus spears for the best results—look for ones with tightly closed tips.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice over the asparagus after cooking.
Asparagus on sticks is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy this versatile vegetable. Perfect for grilling season, this recipe requires minimal effort but delivers delicious results every time. Enjoy your grilled asparagus as a side dish or as a light appetizer at your next gathering!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 90 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 18kcal | 1% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 1.88g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 3.31g | 1% |
| Fiber 1.79g | 5% |
| Sugar 1.60g | 2% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 3.48g | 4% |
| Saturated 0.51g | 2% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 33ug | 4% |
| Choline 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 0.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 0.84mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B9 44ug | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 4.85mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E 0.96mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K 36ug | 31% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 22mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.16mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 1.83mg | 17% |
| Magnesium, Mg 12mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus, P 44mg | 4% |
| Potassium, K 170mg | 5% |
| Selenium, Se 1.96ug | 4% |
| Sodium, Na 1.72mg | 0% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.46mg | 4% |
| Water | |
| Water 80g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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