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"My mom made this asparagus when Dad was barbecuing steaks, and it made all of the kids run to the table. Try this recipe with someone who says they don't like this vegetable, and you may have a convert on your hands." --Ken Adams, Marysville, Mich.

Grilled Asparagus

• 1 pound asparagus
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Cooking spray

1. Prepare grill.

2. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Combine all ingredients except cooking spray in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate for 30 minutes. Remove asparagus from bag, and discard marinade. Place asparagus on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until asparagus is done. Yield: 4 servings.

CALORIES 36 (50% from fat); FAT 2g (sat 0.3g, mono 1.3g, poly 0.3g); PROTEIN 1.8g; CARB 4g; FIBER 1.6g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 0.8mg; SODIUM 62mg; CALC 17mg