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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 129 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus wood ends removed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ¾ teaspoon salt to season
- ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
Optional Serving Suggestion:
- 2-4 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese fresh grated
- 1 queeze 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.
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Notes
- For an extra kick, add a sprinkle of chili flakes to your asparagus.
Nutrition Information
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
479mg
(20%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
878IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 479mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 878IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.