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Grilled Cashew-Asparagus Foil Pack

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Apr 30, 2015
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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
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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

  • Step 
    1
    Heat 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.
  • Step 
    2
    Bring 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.
  • Step 
    3
    Place 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.
  • Step 
    4
    To 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
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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