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Grilled Balsamic Asparagus

This easy grilled balsamic asparagus recipe is the absolute best way to cook asparagus! It only takes 15 minutes and grills up perfectly on your BBQ for a simple, crispy, healthy, and flavorful summer side dish.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 94kcal
Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 bunch Asparagus, bottoms trimmed off
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Romano or Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder

Instructions

  • Spray the grill with cooking spray and heat to medium heat.
  • In a bowl combine the the asparagus, oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Season to taste with the last four ingredients and put the asparagus directly onto the grill.
  • Keeping an eye on it and turn it periodically, cook until the asparagus has a nice char (without burning). Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Be sure to spray the grill with cooking spray before heating to prevent sticking.
  • Toss the asparagus and balsamic well with the other ingredients so that it’s evenly covered.
  • Be sure you keep an eye on the grill and turn frequents. Asparagus burns easily!
  • You don't really need measurements. I added some as a suggestion but I've always just seasoned these to taste, and the results have consistently been excellent.
  • Don't be afraid to get creative with your ingredients. I love the idea of adding honey for some added sweetness, cayenne pepper for a bit of heat, or a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten things up. Experiment with your own flavor combinations!
  • This is best served immediately.
  • Ingredients to prep ahead- You can prep and trim the asparagus ahead of time. Otherwise, this one goes super quickly!
  • Leftovers and storage- Store any leftover balsamic asparagus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 851IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg