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Grilled Asparagus Skewers with Charred Zaatar
A simple and flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired side dish featuring charred zaatar, skewers of asparagus, and a hint of Syrian spices.
⏱20 min🍽4-6 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 pound fresh asparagusabout 20-25 spears
- ●2 tablespoons zaatarstore-bought or homemade
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor brushing skewers
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- ●1 teaspoon saltor to taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperor to taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon unique spice blendoptional, or to taste
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Thread 5-6 asparagus spears onto each skewer.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together zaatar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and unique spice blend (if using).
- 4
Brush the zaatar mixture onto both sides of the asparagus skewers.
- 5
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the asparagus is tender and slightly charred.
- 6
Serve hot, garnished with additional zaatar if desired.