Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan/Manchego Curls

6 June 2013
lauren
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This Summer’s nutrition blog is dedicated to eating healthy foods, spending time outdoors, and socializing with friends. It’s time to BBQ!

Last week, I introduced a healthy flank steak vinaigrette salad….a perfect combination of high-fiber greens, protein, and fat.

This week, it’s time to cook up your favorite meat dish with some super-foods! My favorite recipe for barbequed asparagus is:

RECIPE: Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan/Manchego Curls

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Marinade: 35 minutes
  • Grill Time: 3 minutes
  • Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 2 tbs grape seed oil
  • 1/2 tsp lemon peel, finely shredded
  • 2 tbs fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 2-ounce block Parmesean OR Manchego cheese, shredded

METHOD

  • 1) In a large skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of boiling water for 3 minutes, covered. Drain.
  • 2) In a 2-quart rectangular baking dish, combine oil, lemon juice, salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked.
  • 3) Add asparagus, stirring to coat. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 35 minutes. Drain asparagus, discard marinade, and place asparagus on grill tray or basket.
  •  For charcoal grill: place asparagus on grilling rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes…or until brown. Turn once when halfway through.
  • For gas grill: preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium, place asparagus on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.
  • 4) Arrange asparagus upon a serving platter. Using a cheese grater or vegetable julienne slicer to cut thin, wide strips from the side of the cheese block. Sprinkle asparagus with lemon peel.

CALORIE COUNT (per serving)

  • Calories: 95
  • Fat: 7
  • Cholesterol: 7 mg
  • Sodium: 287 mg
  • carbohydrates: 4 g
  • protein: 6 g