Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
The Best Grilled Asparagus with Citrus Glaze
Serving Amount
Ingredients
11⁄3 bunch asparagus, washed and trimmed
4 tbsp olive oil
1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
11⁄3 tbsp honey
11⁄3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
51⁄3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the grill and prepare the grates with spray oil.
Step 2
In a bowl, make the citrus glaze – whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.
Step 3
In a bowl or on a tray, add asparagus and toss with enough to coat of the glaze, saving the rest for after grilling.
Step 4
Grill the asparagus until tender, flipping after lightly charred with grill marks.
Step 5
Take the asparagus off the grill and add to serving plate. Brush with the rest of the glaze.
