Indulge in the delectable flavors of grilled asparagus, a culinary symphony where simplicity meets sophistication. These tender spears, kissed by the flames, exude a smoky allure, while the balsamic vinegar glaze lends a delightful tang and sweetness. This versatile dish shines as an appetizer, side, or even a vegetarian main course. Whether you prefer the classic grilled asparagus with balsamic vinegar or crave the tantalizing variations infused with herbs, spices, or a hint of citrus, this collection of recipes has something to satisfy every palate.
**Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar**: A culinary classic, this recipe showcases the harmonious blend of grilled asparagus and balsamic vinegar. Simple yet elegant, it allows the natural flavors of the asparagus to take center stage.
**Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Herbs**: A refreshing twist on the classic, this recipe incorporates the zesty brightness of lemon and a medley of herbs, creating a vibrant and aromatic dish.
**Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese**: Indulge in the richness and umami of Parmesan cheese, which adds a savory depth to the grilled asparagus. This combination is a match made in culinary heaven.
**Grilled Asparagus with Garlic and Butter**: Embrace the comforting flavors of garlic and butter, which enhance the natural sweetness of the asparagus. This classic combination is sure to please even the most discerning palates.
**Grilled Asparagus with Bacon and Balsamic Glaze**: Elevate your grilled asparagus with the smoky, savory goodness of bacon and a balsamic glaze that ties all the flavors together. This recipe is a symphony of textures and flavors.
Each recipe provides detailed instructions, ensuring that you achieve perfectly grilled asparagus every time. So, fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey where grilled asparagus takes center stage.
BALSAMIC GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Stir together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallots, garlic and oregano in a medium bowl. Pour the marinade into a 1-gallon resealable plastic storage bag, add the asparagus and seal the bag closed. Place the bag in a bowl or on a plate (just in case it leaks) and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours, flipping a couple of times.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. While the grill heats up, remove the asparagus from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Season liberally on all sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the asparagus on the hot grill and cook, flipping as needed, until crisp-tender and charred in spots, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a platter, garnish with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Tender and sweet, grilled asparagus is the perfect healthy 15-minute side dish for any meal. Use thicker asparagus spears for easy grilling.
Provided by Heidi
Categories Side Dish
Time 9m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 350° to 400°F, and brush the grill grates clean.
- Remove the woody ends of the asparagus by snapping the ends off. Bend each stalk gently about 2/3 of the way down the stalk until it naturally breaks where the woody part begins. If desired, use a knife to trim the ends of the stalks to tidy up the cuts. Discard the ends.
- Place the asparagus spears in a shallow bowl or on a platter or baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss the spears with your hands to coat. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss again.
- Place the asparagus across the grill grates perpendicular to the bars. Grill with the lid closed for 6 to 10 minutes or until the spears are tender and crisp. Use tongs to roll the spears for even grill marks.
- Transfer to a platter and if desired, drizzle with more olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 584 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GRILLED BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS
This wonderfully flavored asparagus evolved from a Cooking Light recipe. Prep time includes time to marinate.
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus and wash well through 2-3 changes of cold water.
- Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag, seal and marinate for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat grill on high heat.
- Remove asparagus from bag (discard marinade) and place on preheated oiled grill rack.
- Grill 5 minutes on each side or until asparagus is done.
GREAT GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- In a small pan, over medium heat, add the vinegar, zest and juice of the lemon and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and let the mixture reduce until it becomes syrupy, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, warm a grill pan over medium-high heat. Wash and trim the ends of the asparagus. Toss the asparagus lightly with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill asparagus 5 minutes, then flip and grill until slightly blackened on both sides, about 4 minutes more. Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, drizzle with balsamic syrup and serve.
BALSAMIC-GLAZED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Pilar Viladas
Categories easy, quick, weekday, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a roasting pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- Lightly grease a large nonstick skillet with oil and place over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the balsamic vinegar. When the vinegar is sizzling, add the asparagus and spread out. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook the asparagus, turning the stalks frequently to coat with the vinegar, until they are crisp-tender and bright green, 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust the seasonings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 40, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 194 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC SYRUP
I made this tonight for dinner and it was wonderful. Original recipe is from my Webber Cookbook and I've changed it up for us.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan bring the vinegar to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat until just a few bubbles break through the surface.
- Add the smashed garlic.
- Cook at a slow simmer until about 1/4 cup of vinegar remains (about 20 minutes).
- If you cook too quickly or it reduces too much, it will turn bitter rather than sweet.
- Remove the sauce pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature (The syrup will continue to thicken as it cools).
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Remove and discard all tough, woody ends from the asparagus spears.
- Wash and pat dry.
- Lightly coat the asparagus with the Hot Pepper Oil.
- Season evenly with the salt and pepper.
- Brush the cooking grate clean.
- Lay the asparagus perpendicular to the bars on the grate.
- Grill over direct medium heat with the lid closed as much as possible, until lightly charred and crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes, rolling the spears a couple of times and swapping their positions as needed for even cooking.
- Arrange the asparagus on a platter or individual plates.
- Remove the garlic from the syrup.
- If the syrup is stiff, warm it briefly over medium heat.
- Drizzle some of the syrup over the spears (you may not need all of it.).
- Season with more salt, if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.7, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 248.8, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 11, Protein 3.1
BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS
These pretty green spears of crisp-tender asparagus are drizzled with a balsamic vinegar mixture for a sensational side dish that's ready in no time.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Drain asparagus; drizzle with balsamic mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED ASPARAGUS W/ BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
I put together this recipe after looking at several others and combining them. We had never had asparagus on the grill before and it was fantastic.
Provided by B-B-Q Man
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- add vinegars, shallot, and garlic to a non-reactive bowl.
- while whisking, slowly drizzle in olive oil to make an emulsion.
- add salt and pepper.
- let sit for 1/2 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- add asparagus and lightly toss to coat evenly.
- let sit for a few minutes.
- place on medium-high preheated grill and let cook for 8-10 minutes.
- right before you remove from grill squeeze lemon over the asparagus and then serve.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Categories Vegetable Roast Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Wheat/Gluten-Free Asparagus Summer Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- In a large shallow baking pan toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper to taste until coated well. Roast asparagus, shaking pan every 2 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and drizzle vinegar over asparagus, shaking pan to combine well.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
A quick and robust way to enjoy asparagus. Roasting highlights the natural sweetness of the asparagus while the balsamic vinegar offers a tangy compliment to this great side dish.
Provided by Gemini26
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Place asparagus in a shallow 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
- Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
GRILLED OR ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC
These asparagus can be grilled or roasted in the oven. A simple balsamic reduction tops them off. From the tag off the asparagus.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss the asparagus with shallot, oil, 1/8 tsp salt and pepper. Roast or grill turning twice, until tender and browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Bring vinegar and the remaining 1/8 teaspoons salt to a simmer in a small skillet over medium-high heat until slightly syrupy and toss the asparagus with the reduced vinegar.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Since my husband and I both work full-time. I'm always looking for fast nutritious recipes. The whole family loves this tasty treatment for asparagus. I can't make it often enough. -Natalie Peterson of Kirkland, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Drizzle with vinegar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are bright green and firm. Avoid spears that are wilted or have brown spots.
- Trim the asparagus: Cut off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can do this with a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler.
- Parboil the asparagus: This step is optional, but it helps to cook the asparagus evenly and prevent it from becoming tough. To parboil the asparagus, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus spears and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Drain the asparagus and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Grill the asparagus: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the asparagus spears with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper. Grill the asparagus for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Make the balsamic vinegar glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly. Remove the glaze from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Serve the asparagus: Arrange the grilled asparagus spears on a platter and drizzle them with the balsamic vinegar glaze. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
Grilled asparagus with balsamic vinegar is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the balsamic vinegar glaze adds a touch of sweetness and acidity. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table!
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