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Grilled asparagus with zingy tahini sauce

If you want a quick & easy, yet super yummy starter or appetizer try this grilled asparagus with zingy tahini sauce! It’s vegan, gluten-free and low-carb, so perfect for those  on a diet.  You can make this more aesthetically pleasing if you scatter some sesame seeds on the top, just before serving.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch Asparagus spears
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 Tbsp tahini
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 clove grated garlic
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat the grill or heat a griddle pan.
  2. Trip the asparagus, then brush them with oil and season with salt.
  3. Grill asparagus until charred all over, for about 5 minutes, turning them regularly.
  4. Make the tahini sauce. Mix the lemon juice, tahini, garlic and water, until you get a smooth sauce. The consistency should be similar to single cream.
  5. Arrange the grilled asparagus on a plate, then drizzle with the tahini sauce.
  6. Serve lukewarm.