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    Home » Side Dishes

    Published: Mar 11, 2021 · Updated: Jan 6, 2022 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Grilled Asparagus with Sumac

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    Asparagus is grilled with sumac in a quick and simple side dish for spring. The mild lemon taste of sumac is a great spice to use with asparagus. Enjoy the enhanced flavour of asparagus.

    Lemon grilled asparagus is a popular side dish but we don’t always have lemons available. Sumac seemed a great replacement for lemon and does not disappoint in flavour either.

    sumac asparagus

    What is sumac?

    Sumac is a dried red powder made from the berries of the sumac flower. It is used in Middle Eastern cooking and found in the Za’atar spice blend. Rich in antioxidants sumac may also help lower cholesterol levels and stabilize blood sugar levels.

    How to grill asparagus

    First of all, select the freshest asparagus you can find. The stems need to be firm and bright green with closed tips. Avoid any asparagus that looks slightly wilted.

    The thickness of the asparagus stalks will vary the cooking time. I prefer my asparagus chunky! It's also easier to cook on a BBQ without it falling through the grill.

    grilled asparagus

    I prefer to snap the ends of the stalks rather than cutting them. Take a stalk in both hands and snap off the bottom. It should break naturally where it's softer.

    For this grilled asparagus recipe I used a griddle pan. The charred cooked lines give the vegetable extra flavour.

    More low carb asparagus recipes

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    Recipe Tips & Suggestions

    If you don't want to grill the asparagus, roast it for 7 to 10 minutes, or until tender but still crisp.

    If you don’t have sumac, replace it with lemon zest and a dash of paprika.

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more information.

    sumac grilled asparagus

    Roasted Asparagus with Sumac

    Grilled asparagus spears are seasoned with sumac for an easy Spring side dish.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Vegetarian
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 170 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 pound asparagus about 15 large spears
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon sumac
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus.
    • In a bowl, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, sumac, salt and pepper. 
    • Heat a griddle pan on a high heat. Place the asparagus on the pan and cook for 5 minutes, turning over for an even grill.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Makes 2 servings with about 7 spears each at 4g net carbs.
    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 14gFiber: 5g
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