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Grilled Asparagus

Yield: 4 servings
Source: Cooking Light - April 2000

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound asparagus
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Prepare grill.
  2. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Combine all ingredients except cooking spray in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove asparagus from bag, and discard marinade. Place asparagus on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until asparagus is done.

NUTRITIONAL INFO:

Healthy Units: .5 per serving or Core
calories: 36 carbohydrates: 4 g cholesterol: 0 mg fat: 2 g sodium: 62 mg protein: 1.8 g calcium: 17 mg iron: 0.8 mg fiber: 1.6 g

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