Description
This Grilled Parmesan Garlic Asparagus recipe features tender fresh asparagus spears grilled to perfection with smoky char marks, then tossed with minced garlic and savory grated Parmesan cheese for a flavorful and easy side dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare asparagus: Trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears and rinse them under cold water to clean.
- Season asparagus: Lay the asparagus in a pan, sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper, then toss to coat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Grill asparagus: Arrange the asparagus in a row directly on a preheated grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until you see char marks and the stalks are fork tender.
- Toss with garlic and Parmesan: Remove the asparagus from the grill and place back in the pan. Add the minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese, tossing gently to combine and coat the spears evenly.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy immediately. For an alternative, asparagus can be grilled wrapped in foil to retain moisture.
Notes
- Fresh asparagus works best for grilling to achieve the smoky flavor and char marks.
- If desired, grilling asparagus in foil helps keep them tender and prevents burning.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste or substitute with garlic powder for a milder flavor.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Serve this dish hot for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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
