GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-CAPER VINAIGRETTE

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Recipe found on a a bunch of asparagus purchased at the grocery store recently. Very easy to make. This recipe has been prepared twice now-first time with shallots, omitting the Parmesan cheese and the second time with red onion (use red onion if you want a more pronounced onion flavor and for added color). Can be served warm or at room temperature. Skip the cheese for a vegan version. From dole.com.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest (save a few strands for garnish)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette: Combine the shallots, lemon zest and lemon juice, capers, and parsley in a small non-reactive bowl.
  • Whisk in the olive oil; season with taste with salt and pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • To prepare the asparagus: Brush the asparagus with olive oil; season with salt.
  • Grill (I used a stove top grill pan) over medium-high heat, turning often to brown evenly. Grill asparagus until just tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  • Transfer asparagus to a platter.
  • Drizzle vinaigrette over the asparagus, sprinkle with pinenuts and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.5, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 177.3, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6

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