Description
This Grilled Parmesan Garlic Asparagus recipe features fresh asparagus spears grilled to perfection with a smoky char, tossed in fragrant garlic and topped with savory parmesan cheese. It's a quick and easy side dish that's perfect for any meal, delivering tender asparagus with a deliciously cheesy and garlicky finish.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cheese
- 3 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus: Rinse the asparagus under cold water and trim off the woody ends at the bottom of the stalks.
- Season the asparagus: Place the asparagus in a large bowl or pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Toss well to coat all the spears evenly.
- Grill the asparagus: Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on a preheated grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the asparagus has nice char marks and is fork tender.
- Toss with garlic and parmesan: Remove the asparagus from the grill and transfer it back to the pan or a bowl. Immediately add the minced garlic and grated parmesan cheese, tossing well to melt the cheese slightly and evenly coat the asparagus.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm. Optionally, you can also grill the asparagus wrapped in foil for a slightly different texture and flavor.
Notes
- Fresh asparagus with thin to medium stalks works best for grilling; thicker spears may need longer cooking time.
- If you prefer, wrap the asparagus in aluminum foil with the olive oil, garlic, and seasonings before grilling for a steamed effect with smoky flavor.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for best flavor and melting quality.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste, especially if your parmesan cheese is already salty.
- You can add a squeeze of lemon juice after grilling for a bright, fresh finish.
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
