GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH TANGERINE DRESSING

Grilled Asparagus with Tangerine Dressing image

My family's favorite way to eat asparagus is when it has been grilled. It gets such a tasty smokey flavor.-Tracy Woolbright, Lakewood, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/3 cup tangerine or orange juice
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon grated tangerine zest or orange zest
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 large tangerines or navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
3 tablespoons finely chopped dry roasted peanuts
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients; set aside. Toss asparagus with olive oil; place on a grilling grid. Transfer to grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Place asparagus and tangerine sections on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with peanuts and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.