For the best grilled asparagus, marinate them in a simple balsamic dressing, then grill until charred. An easy, healthy side dish!
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears ((about 32 thin spears))
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to finish)
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
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Rinse the asparagus and trim off the woody ends. To do this, you can simply snap off the end of the spears.
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In a large dish, season the asparagus with the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Toss with your hands so the spears are well-coated.
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Let them marinate at least an hour if you have the time, or longer. If not, you can cook right away.
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When ready to cook, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
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Arrange the asparagus spears on the grill in a manner that they won’t fall through the grates. You can also use a grill basket if you have one.
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Grill the asparagus for 3-8 minutes (depending on the thickness of your asparagus and the heat of your grill), turning occasionally, until they are tender and lightly charred.
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Toss it back into the dish with the vinegar getting all the flavor over it, then transfer it to a platter.
Notes
See notes above for storage and variations.
Nutrition
Serving: 8spears, Calories: 57kcal, Carbohydrates: 5.5g, Protein: 2.5g, Fat: 3.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 73.5mg, Fiber: 2.5g, Sugar: 2.5g
– W–W Points: 1
