Grilled Asparagus
GRILLING IS THE “FAJITAS” OF SUMMER.
No one drives past a house with their grill a-blazing and thinks “Hmm, grilling? No thanks.” It has a distinct smell that I think drops us all off back in our childhoods or brings up memories of family, summertime, and good times. Living in our little home, we don’t have the space for a big-ass grill to throw down some serious spread on — but we work with what we’ve got!
Ever wonder if you can really get the taste or summer grilling from an indoor electric grill? HECK YES you can! We’ve had our little George Foreman (yeah, the lean, mean, grilling machine) for as long as I can remember and it really does the trick when we’re looking for some real-grill taste, without the heavy duty equipment.
Before all my veggies run off — this grill recipe is alllllll veggie! Whether I’m baking salmon, pan-cooking a burger, or just looking for an extra veggie side to prep for the week — these grilled asparagus spears are prefect for whipping up in a flash.
With only 5 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes, you’ll be feeling alllll the summer vibes after throwing these together and sitting out on the porch this evening for dinner.
Grilled Asparagus
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Servings: 8
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. fresh asparagus
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
salt + pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat grill to a medium-high heat if adjustable.
Trim asparagus by cutting about 1-2 inches off the ends.
In a medium mixing bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper until evenly coated.
Place asparagus on the grill and cook until char marks are clear and the vegetable turns a bright green, approximately 5-7 minutes. *If using a George Foreman press-like grill, cook the entire 5-7 minutes before removing to cool. If using a traditional grill, flip the asparagus halfway through.
Allow asparagus to cool and serve!
*Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
NUTRITION INFO (1/8 RECIPE, 6-8 SPEARS)
Calories: 55, Fat: 3.5g, Carbohydrates: 5g, Fiber: 2.4g, Sugar: 2g, Added Sugar: 0g, Protein: 2.5g
WHAT DO I SERVE THIS WITH?
On the side of grilled chicken, steak, or salmon
With a burger
Chopped in pasta dishes
In a vegetable omelet
Alone as a snack
xx,
mallory