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GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SAFFRON AIOLI

Recipe By :Bon Appétit, July 2000
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : 5-10G Low Carb Vegetables-Asparagus


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 pinch saffron threads
1 cup mayonnaise
2 garlic clove -- minced
2 lb asparagus -- trimmed
3 tbsp olive oil
1 sm red bell pepper -- finely chopped

Whisk vinegar, honey and saffron threads in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Cool complete Mix mayonnaise and garlic in medium bowl to blend. Mix in cooled vinegar mixture. Season aioli to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

.Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Toss asparagus with oil on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill asparagus until crisp-tender, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to platter.
Drizzle aioli over asparagus. Sprinkle with bell pepper.


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 360 Calories; 38g Fat (88.5% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 13mg Cholesterol; 211mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 4 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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