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Grilled Asparagus Rafts
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
Pinning asparagus spears together with skewers makes it easier to flip them and grill evenly on both sides. Make sure to remove skewers before serving to younger children.
Ingredients:
16 thick asparagus spears (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
cooking spray
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
dash of salt
Directions:
1. Preheat grill to high heat.
2. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Line up 4 asparagus spears, touching each other, on a flat surface. Thread 2 (3-inch) skewers or wooden picks horizontally through spears 1 to 1 1/2 inches from each end to form a raft. Repeat procedure with remaining asparagus spears.
3. Combine soy sauce, oil, and garlic, stirring with a whisk; brush evenly over rafts. Place rafts on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds, pepper, and salt.
4. Young Chefs can:
5. Count out and line up 4 asparagus spears
6. Sprinkle grilled rafts with sesame seeds
7. Older Chefs can:
8. Carefully thread asparagus onto skewers
9. Brush rafts with soy sauce mixture before grilling
By RecipeOfHealth.com