Grilled Asparagus and Steak Tacos Change-up family favourite tacos to include seasonal asparagus. This versatile recipe works well with Ontario rainbow trout or chicken. The pickled radishes are also an excellent addition to salads. Preparation Time: 20 minutesCooking Time: 3 minutesGrilling Time: 5 minutesServes 4 Quick Pickled Radishes:1/2 cup (125 mL) white or apple cider vinegar1/2 cup (125 mL) water1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and granulated sugar3 Ontario Radishes, julienned Pico de Gallo:1 Ontario Greenhouse Tomato, finely diced3 tbsp (45 mL) finely chopped fresh Ontario Coriander2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped Ontario Onion2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lime juice1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and crushed red pepper flakes Tacos:1/2 cup (125 mL) Ontario Sour Cream1 tbsp (15 mL) chipotle or hot sauce1 lb (500 g) Ontario Asparagus, trimmed1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oilPinch each salt and pepper8 6-inch (15 cm) flour or corn tortillas1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled Ontario Feta Cheese1 Ontario Grilling Beef Steak, grilled and sliced (about 250 g) Quick Pickled Radishes: In small saucepan, stir together vinegar, water, salt and sugar. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Add radish pieces. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Drain; refrigerate radishes until ready to serve. Pico de Gallo: In medium bowl, stir together tomato, coriander, onion, lime juice, salt and red pepper flakes. Set aside. Tacos: In small bowl, stir together sour cream and chipotle sauce. Lightly brush asparagus with oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. During last minute, add tortillas to grill. Flip once; grill just until golden and warm. Spread each tortilla with sour cream mixture and spoon on pico de gallo, dividing equally. Sprinkle with feta; top with steak, asparagus spears and pickled radishes. Nutritional Information:1 ServingPROTEIN: 24 gramsFAT: 15 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 40 gramsCALORIES: 397FIBRE: 4 gramsSODIUM: 880 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Grilled Asparagus and Steak Tacos
