Grilled Asparagus and Carrot Spears

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Side Dish
Grilled Asparagus and Carrot Spears

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Spears of asparagus and grilled carrots with fresh herbs

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Recipe Data

6
Servings
20min
Total

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 6
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    Carrot-Top Gremolata
    3 tbsp. carrot tops, or fresh parsley, minced
    1 tbsp. Hy-Vee Select olive oil
    2 tsp. garlic, minced
    2 tsp. lemon zest
    Asparagus and Carrots
    1 thin carrots with tops, peeled and trimmed (rinse and reserve the tops)
    1 asparagus, trimmed
    Hy-Vee nonstick olive oil cooking spray
    Hy-Vee coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

    Things To Grab

    • Small bowl
    • Charcoal or gas grill

    Directions

    1. Prepare charcoal or gas grill with greased grill rack for direct cooking over medium heat. 

    2. Prepare Carrot-Top Gremolata: In a small bowl, mix together carrot tops, olive oil, garlic, and lemon zest. Set aside.

    3. Halve carrots lengthwise. Lightly coat carrots and asparagus with cooking spray. Grill vegetables 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, turning once. Season with salt and pepper.
    4. Serve sprinkled with Carrot-Top Gremolata.
    5. Carrot-Top Gremolata: In a small bowl, mix together 3 tbsp minced fresh carrot top (or 3 tbsp minced fresh parsley), 1 tbsp Hy-Vee Select olive oil, 2 tsp minced garlic and 2 tsp lemon zest.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    60 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 2.5g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 9g
    • Protein: 2g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Vitamin A 260%
    0%
    Vitamin C 15%
    0%
    Iron 6%
    0%
    Calcium 4%

    Recipe Source:

    Balance July 2017