ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND CHERRIES

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The mellow juiciness of fresh roasted bing cherries provide a velvety background for the orange accented asparagus.

Provided by GirlwithMS

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
1 lb asparagus, approximately 1 bunch
1/4 cup triple sec
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup blood orange olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • whisk liquor, juice, oil and sugar to make marinade.
  • wash and pit cherries.
  • clean asparagus and trim ends if tough.
  • toss marinade over cherries and asparagus.
  • let sit for 10 mins or so.
  • preheat grill basket on heat source.
  • use med-low indirect heat.
  • gently place asparagus and cherries in basket using slotted spoon.
  • watch for flare-ups.
  • Grill for 20 mins or so, gently turning. Move to cooler side of grill if cooking too fast. Cherries should sweat and soften wihthout losing shape.
  • add personal touches like roasted hazelnuts or goat cheese.
  • serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.2, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 16.3, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8.5, Protein 3.2

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