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Grilled asparagus, lemon & dukkah

Published: Oct 30, 2018 · Last modified: Mar 21, 2019 by AnotherFoodBlogger

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Is that time of year when the cost of asparagus is low and it's in it's prime here in Australia.  So expect to see a few recipes including it coming your way! Cooking asparagus on the bbq is my favourite way to cook it and this grilled asparagus with pistachio dukkah is a real winner!


Spring is in full affect here in Brisbane ALTHOUGH it kinda feels more like summer with temps hitting 33c yesterday!!!  With these temps and the joyous high humidity levels of Queensland it means that indoor cooking is becoming a serious no no.   My trusty #weber has been stocked with plenty of gas for the quick grilling and the garage has all the charcoal you can imagine for those longer, slower cooks.  If you haven't guessed by now I'm a slight fan of my weber bbq!  Along with being simply tasty AF, asparagus is super healthy for you too.

Health Benefits

  • Asparagus is packed with vitamins -  A, C, E, K & B6
  • It contains high amount of fiber
  • A good source of protein
  • Packed with calcium and folate too

There is no wonder I LOVE cooking and eating it with all these great benefits.  There does tend to be one downside to eating asparagus is it makes your pee smell a little funky BUT I'm not in the habit of letting others get a wiff of it so we can swiftly move along.

The real beauty about grilled asparagus is it takes literally 3 - 4 mins on the bbq and it's done.  It's such a versatile veg and you see it used at every mealtime.  Fresh, healthy and SUPER tasty and well it's the perfect veg to add to your dinner table!

Check out the recipe below and Happy Eating friends!!

Grilled Asparagus

Grilled asparagus, charred lemon & pistachio dukkah

Grilling asparagus is my favourite way to cook it. Top it with this dukkah and charred lemon and well its #perfection
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Prep Time: 6 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: Grilled Asparagus
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 539kcal
Author: AnotherFoodBlogger
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Ingredients 

  • 20 asparagus
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp parsley - chopped
  • 1 lemon cut into 3rds
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 tbsp dukkah see recipe below

Dukkah Ingredients

  • 50 g sesame seeds
  • 100 g pistachios roughly chopped
  • 3 tsp ground coriander
  • 3 tsp ground cumin
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

Dukkah

  • Roast sesame seeds until lightly golden, add spices and heat for a further minute.
  • Remove from heat, allow to cool and stir in pistachios

Asparagus

  • Toss asparagus in oil, juice from inner third of lemon, salt & pepper.
  • Rub the 2 outer thirds of lemon with a little salt and olive oil.
  • Grill asparagus & lemon on bbq or grill pan until nicely charred - approx 4 mins.
  • Place grilled asparagus on plate, sprinkle parsley on top and finish with dukkah and a drizzle of oil.

Notes

 

Essential Tools

  • chopping board
  • sharp knife
  • frying pan bbq or grill pan
  • weighing scales/measuring spoons

Tips/Tricks

  • be careful when toasting sesame seeds as they will burn quickly
  • dukkah will keep fresh in an airtight container for up to 1 month

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1615IU | Vitamin C: 18.7mg | Calcium: 382mg | Iron: 11.6mg
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Comments

  1. Becca Talbot

    February 19, 2019 at 9:01 am

    I love the sound of this recipe 🙂 and the steps are so easy to follow too - I will have to give it a go! x

    Reply
    • AnotherFoodBlogger

      February 19, 2019 at 9:26 am

      Please do!!! It’s so simple

      Reply
  2. Bindu Thomas

    February 16, 2019 at 9:40 pm

    Looks like great healthy food, I definitely try this one. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • AnotherFoodBlogger

      February 16, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      My pleasure Bindu - lemme know how you get on!!

      Reply
  3. Cindy Ingalls

    February 16, 2019 at 8:42 am

    I adore grilled asparagus. I've never tried it with Dukkah but it sounds like all those seasonings just add to the flavor. Can't wait to try it.

    Reply
    • AnotherFoodBlogger

      February 16, 2019 at 8:51 am

      Do it! It’s delish and the dukkah works great on your brekkie eggs too ?

      Reply
  4. AnotherFoodBlogger

    February 16, 2019 at 6:12 am

    It sure can Diana!! Give it a go soon

    Reply
  5. Nayna Kanabar

    February 15, 2019 at 2:21 am

    5 stars
    Wow I love asparagus and this recipe simple as it looks sounds amazingly tasty. I love it.

    Reply
    • AnotherFoodBlogger

      February 15, 2019 at 6:13 am

      Thanks Nayna it really is so simple.

      Reply
  6. Lindsay Joseph

    February 13, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    I could eat grilled asparagus every day! This is definitely a recipe I would be interested in trying.

    Reply
    • AnotherFoodBlogger

      February 13, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      Thanks Lindsay - I hope you make it and I’d love to hear your feedback. Check out my other asparagus recipe too

      http://www.anotherfoodblogger.com/recipes/asianasparagus

      Reply
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