Garlic-Lemon Smoked Asparagus with Sweet Onions
Garlic-Lemon Smoked Asparagus with Sweet Onions brings tender spears kissed with gentle smoke and a buttery citrus finish. The sweetness of slow-cooked onions balances the bright lemon and savory garlic, creating a side that complements grilled or smoked mains. Serve it at weekend cookouts or holiday dinners when you want a vegetable that feels special yet unfussy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Lemon Smoked Asparagus with Sweet Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.95 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the charcoal in the smoker’s bottom pan, light the coals, and wait until the smoker reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the garlic, and cook over low heat until just tender; remove from the heat and mix in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Arrange the onions in the bottom of a large cast-iron skillet or heatproof glass dish, spread the asparagus spears over the onions, drizzle the butter and garlic mixture over the asparagus, and place the uncovered skillet or baking dish on the top grate of the preheated smoker.
- 4
Close the smoker and cook the asparagus until tender, about 1 hour.
- Calories 141.94 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 2.72 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 20.64 g 8%
- Total Fat 4.35 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.74 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.44 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 4.63 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.68 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 109.99 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.47 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 267.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 43.16 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 19.57 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Garlic Lemon Smoked Asparagus with Sweet Onions is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Butter, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 141.94 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Lemon Smoked Asparagus with Sweet Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, Lemon Juice. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Lemon Smoked Asparagus with Sweet Onions?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 141.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Lemon Smoked Asparagus with Sweet Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Garlic-Lemon Smoked Asparagus with Sweet Onions healthy?
- Garlic-Lemon Smoked Asparagus with Sweet Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 141.94 calories and 2.72 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.74 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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