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Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

Teresa Ambra
If you enjoy grilling, Garlic Parmesan Asparagus is a great recipe for the grill. This easy 4-ingredient recipe is basted with a garlic, Parmesan, butter sauce while grilling and turns out delightfully crisp and delicious. Wonderful side dish for backyard barbecues or when grilling out with family and friends. Healthy, low calorie, gluten free.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 66 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 gas grill or electric or charcoal grill
  • 1 sharp knife to trim asparagus and finely dice garlic
  • 1 colander
  • 1 cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. fresh asparagus washed and trimmed (at least 2-3 inches off the bottom of the stalks)
  • 1 tbsp. water or more if desired
  • 1 tsp. garlic finely minced
  • 2 tbsp. salted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese divided use
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt optional
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a measuring cup.
  • Add water, garlic, 1 tbsp. parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper, if using.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Grill asparagus on gas grill over medium heat about 5-6 minutes, turning once.
  • While grilling, brush with butter mixture several times.
  • Once asparagus is turned, brush that side with butter mixture as well.
  • Remove asparagus to serving platter.
  • If there is any remaining butter mixture, baste asparagus with butter mixture.
  • Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately. 

Notes

NOTE: Try to purchase asparagus that’s newer and has thinner stalks rather than thicker stalks. Otherwise the asparagus will be tough and stringy.
 
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 982IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
Keyword asparagus, garlic, grilling, parmesan cheese, side dish, vegetable
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