Here’s proof that creative side dishes can still be simple: Foil-wrapped asparagus spears strewn in crunchy cashews, fresh from a smoky grill.
Grilled Cashew-Asparagus Foil Pack
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 20 min
- Servings 4
- Ingredients 5
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus spears
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cashews
Instructions
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Step1Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 18x18-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil. Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Place asparagus on center of foil. Top with butter, salt and pepper.
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Step2Bring up 2 sides of foil over asparagus so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
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Step3Place packet on grill over low heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, rotating packet 1/2 turn after 4 minutes, until asparagus is tender.
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Step4To serve, cut large X across top of packet; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle with cashews.
Nutrition
120
Calories
10g
Total Fat
3g
Protein
5g
Total Carbohydrate
1g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 120
- Calories from Fat
- 90
- Total Fat
- 10g
- 15%
- Saturated Fat
- 4 1/2g
- 22%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 15mg
- 5%
- Sodium
- 340mg
- 14%
- Potassium
- 180mg
- 5%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 5g
- 2%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 6%
- Sugars
- 1g
- Protein
- 3g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 15%
- 15%
- Vitamin C
- 4%
- 4%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 6%
- 6%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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