Grilled Asparagus
Deliciously Easy Grilled Asparagus is such a simple recipe. Simply toss in olive oil and garlic, season with salt and pepper and throw them directly on the grill! No pre-cooking needed. Serve with parmesan and lemon juice.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus wood ends removed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt to season
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
Optional Serving Suggestion:
- 2-4 tablespoons parmesan cheese fresh grated
- 1 squeeze lemon juice freshly squeezed, adjust to your tastes
Instructions
- Brush grill grates with a light coating of canola oil. Preheat grill on high heat.
- Wash and pat dry trimmed asparagus. Toss with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Arrange asparagus spears on the grill over direct heat (the hottest part of the grill). Alternatively, grill in a grill pan over high heat.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until nicely marked. Flip and grill for a further 3-4 minutes until fork-tender.
- OPTIONAL SERVING SUGGESTION: Sprinkle over parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a sprinkle of chili flakes to your asparagus.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 878IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg