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Grilled Asparagus

Healthy, easy and delicious, this grilled asparagus recipe is very simple and a perfect vegetable addition to any barbecue. Tender with a light charred flavor, they're versatile and take minimal effort to make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 65.3kcal
Author: Priscilla Lawrence

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus rinsed and trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or oil of choice
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • lemon wedges
  • parmesan optional
  • parsley optional

Instructions

  • Preheat grill on medium-high/high.
  • Toss the trimmed and rinsed asparagus into a bowl with oil, salt and pepper until well coated.
    This is a picture of asparagus in a bowl with oil and seasoning.
  • Add the asparagus perpendicular to the grill grates with tongs. Grill for 4-5 minutes, flip and continue grilling for 2-5 minutes or until tender depending on the size of the asparagus. (You can flip them more often). Remove from grill with tongs into a plate, squeeze fresh lemon and sprinkle parsley and fresh parmesan on top. Serve and enjoy!
    This is a picture of asparagus cooking on a grill.

Notes

  • Cooking time will vary a bit depending on on the size of the asparagus. Medium to thicker ones are best for grilling
 
 
*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 65.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.7g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 3.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Sodium: 148.8mg | Potassium: 345.3mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 3.2g | Vitamin A: 1286.6IU | Vitamin C: 9.5mg | Calcium: 41.5mg | Iron: 3.7mg