Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of grilled asparagus with lemon zest, a simple yet elegant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe highlights tender asparagus spears kissed by the grill, enhanced by zesty lemon and aromatic spices. Ideal for barbecues or weeknight dinners, this dish is both nutritious and delicious, promising to brighten your table and your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the asparagus under cool water and trim off the woody ends.
- In a large bowl, combine asparagus, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; toss until well coated.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Add lemon zest to the asparagus mixture and toss again.
- Grill asparagus for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and charred.
- Serve hot with an additional splash of fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (134g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg