Sugar Grilled Asparagus

5.0(9)

A different spin on asparagus. Credit goes to Rory, the season 3 runner-up from the Food Network's "The Next Food Network Star". My little ones love their asparagus cooked this way!

by hepcat1·published 2007-07-25

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Vegetable

Servings

3 serving(s)

Total time

38 min

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

323 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

1 bunch asparagus, about 20 spearsasparagus
1/4 cup olive oilolive-oil
1/2 cup sugarsugar
1 teaspoon kosher saltsalt
1/2 orange, zest of (optional)orange

Instructions (3 steps)

01Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
02Cut the tough ends off asparagus, roll in oil and coat with sugar and salt. Place asparagus on the grill and cook for approximately 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how thick your asapragus is. Turn asparagus to ensure even cooking. You know the asparagus are done when sugar is caramelized and asparagus are starting to look burnt.
03Sprinkle orange zest over asparagus before serving.

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