Grilled Asparagus in Foil
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Grilled Asparagus in Foil
Description
Grilled Asparagus in Foil highlights fresh asparagus stalks tossed with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and butter. The preparation involves dividing seasoned stalks among foil squares, sealing them into packets, and cooking them either on a grill or in the oven at 425°F. Cooking in foil traps steam and butter, softening the asparagus while allowing gentle browning at edges. After cooking, the packets are opened carefully and the asparagus is stirred to coat evenly with melted butter and seasonings, then finished with chopped parsley. Optional lemon wedges provide a fresh citrus contrast when served alongside.
The texture is tender and buttery with a subtle herbal flavor from the Italian seasoning, balancing the natural sweetness of the grilled asparagus.
This dish functions well as a vegetable side on a casual grill night or oven-baked dinner, complimenting a variety of main courses with minimal effort and cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed, stalks
- 8 teaspoons butter cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- cooking spray
- lemon optional, wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium high heat or an oven to 425 degrees F.
- Coat 4 large squares of foil with cooking spray.
- Divide the asparagus stalks evenly among the squares of foil.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper evenly over the asparagus stalks.
- Place 2 teaspoons of butter in each asparagus packet.
- Fold the foil over the asparagus, sealing completely on all sides.
- Grill the asparagus packs for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- Alternatively, you can bake the asparagus for 15 minutes.
- Open the foil packets carefully, then gently stir to make sure all the asparagus is coated with the butter and seasonings.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve, with lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1105IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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