Grilled Asparagus Recipe (with and without foil)
Our quick and easy Grilled Asparagus is the perfect side dish - ready-to-eat in only 15 minutes and made with 3 real, simple ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Clean grill grates and preheat the grill to 450℉.
- Trim Asparagus: Lay 1 bunch fresh asparagus on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut off the bottom inch or so of the stalks. Discard.
- Season: Place asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Use your hands to massage the oil into the asparagus so each piece is lightly coated and sprinkle with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- Grill: Once the grill is hot, place the asparagus horizontal on the grill grates so they don't fall through and cook on direct heat for a total of 5-6 minutes, use tongs to move the asparagus around once or twice as they cook.
- Serve: Remove and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Asparagus in Foil: this was also tested and can be done by turning a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil into a large boat by folding up the sides. It should be large enough to hold all of the asparagus in a single layer. Put asparagus in the foil boat after trimming. Rub with oil and season with salt and pepper. Move the whole thing to the grill and let cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, tossing occasionally.
- Storage: place in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Optional Additions: feel free to add some shredded parmesan cheese, lemon zest, squeeze of fresh lemon juice, or red pepper flakes after grilling.
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 567IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg
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