Description
This Grilled Parmesan Garlic Asparagus recipe offers a delicious way to enjoy fresh asparagus with a smoky char, enhanced by garlic and parmesan cheese. Perfect as a flavorful side dish, it cooks quickly on the grill, making it an easy and elegant addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare asparagus: Rinse the asparagus thoroughly and trim off the tough bottoms about 1-2 inches from the base to ensure even cooking and a tender bite.
- Season and oil: Lay the asparagus in a large bowl or pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil. Toss gently to coat all the asparagus evenly.
- Grill asparagus: Arrange the asparagus in a row on a preheated grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until bright green with char marks and fork-tender.
- Add garlic and parmesan: Remove the asparagus from the grill and place it back into the pan or serving dish. Immediately toss with the minced garlic and grated parmesan cheese while still hot, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.
- Serve: Serve the parmesan garlic asparagus warm as a delicious and healthy side dish.
- Optional foil grilling: For easier cleanup or more delicate cooking, you can also grill the asparagus wrapped in foil, following the same cooking time and instructions.
Notes
- Use fresh asparagus for the best flavor and texture; thicker stalks work great for grilling.
- Grilling in foil helps retain moisture and prevents small asparagus pieces from falling through the grill grates.
- If parmesan cheese is unavailable, a hard Italian cheese like Pecorino Romano can be a good substitute.
- To add extra flavor, sprinkle some lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Leftover asparagus can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound asparagus
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
