Description
Enjoy the fresh flavors of summer with this delicious Lemon and Feta Grilled Asparagus recipe. Perfect as a side dish or a vegetarian main, the tangy lemon, salty feta, and charred asparagus come together beautifully on the grill.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- optional: chopped fresh parsley or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare Asparagus: Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Grill: Place the asparagus on the grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred.
- Finish: Transfer the grilled asparagus to a serving platter. Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with lemon zest and feta cheese. Garnish with herbs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or can be served as a vegetarian main with a side of grains.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 13mg