Description
Low carb grilled asparagus with a spicy vinaigrette you’ll want to put on everything!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh asparagus stalks, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup any light tasting oil (olive, avocado, grapeseed, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar free sweetener (honey if you're Paleo)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Coat the asparagus with oil and salt.
- Grill for a couple of minutes per side, until tender but not mushy.
- Alternatively you can steam, blanch, roast, or microwave the asparagus as desired.
To make the vinaigrette:
- Combine all of the ingredients, except for the pecans, in a small bowl.
- Whisk until fully combined, then add the nuts.
- Pour over the asparagus and enjoy!
Notes
Approximate nutrition information per serving:
Vinaigrette only (2 Tbsp): 152 calories, 13g fat, 2g net carbs, 1g protein
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: vegetables
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~8 spears, 2 T vinaigrette
- Calories: 175
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g