BALSAMIC GRILLED ASPARAGUS & BLACKBERRIES WITH ALMONDS

This amazing recipe captures the savory flavor of grilled asparagus, paired with a sweet balsamic blackberry kick, all while providing you with 100% of your daily dose of vitamin K, filling soluble and insoluble fiber, and anti-inflammatory health benefits!

Balsamic Grilled Asparagus & Blackberries with Almonds

Ingredients

• 4 wooden skewers, soaked in water
• 1½ pounds fresh asparagus
• 1 pint of blackberries
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

• 1 tablespoon of balsamic (or ginger-spiked blackberry balsamic vinegar)
• A drizzle of olive oil.

Instructions

1. Preheat the gas grill to high. You want it hot!
2. Wash the asparagus and blackberries.
3. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus as needed.
4. Gently skewer the blackberries on a wooden skewer, 3-4 berries per skewer.
5. Place the asparagus and blackberry skewers in a roasting pan and gently toss in vegetable oil. (Do not use olive oil! You will be cooking at a very high temperature which will exceed the smoke point of the EVOO and ruin the dish! Just trust me!)
6. Using tongs, carefully place the spears of asparagus on the grill. Let the asparagus sear until tender, flipping once as needed.
7. After flipping the asparagus half way through cooking, add the blackberry skewers to the grill, flipping once as needed.
8. While the asparagus is cooking, add the almonds to a dry saute pan and place on the grill. Gently toss the almonds as needed until they turn slightly golden brown.
9. When everything is ready, carefully plate the asparagus topped with a blackberry skewer. Add the toasted almonds and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
10. Enjoy!

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