Charcoal-Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Feta

Ingredients

- 1 pound fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the Charcoal Grill:
Begin by lighting your charcoal. Allow the coals to burn until they are covered with a light layer of ash, which typically takes about 20 minutes.

2. Prepare the Asparagus:
While the grill is heating, rinse the asparagus and trim off the tough woody ends. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

3. Season the Asparagus:
In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, 2 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the asparagus is evenly coated.

4. Grill the Asparagus:
Once the grill is ready, arrange the asparagus spears perpendicular to the grill grates or use a vegetable grilling basket. Grill for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the asparagus is tender and slightly charred.

5. Finish with Lemon and Feta:
Remove the asparagus from the grill and place them on a serving platter. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and the lemon juice, evenly coating the spears. Top with crumbled feta cheese.

6. Serve:
Serve the dish immediately while the asparagus is warm, allowing the feta cheese to slightly melt over the asparagus.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Asparagus recipe, Charcoal grill, Lemon zest, Feta cheese, Grilled vegetables, Healthy dinner, Easy gourmet, Vegetarian BBQ, Summer grilling, Mediterranean dish

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 520 calories for the entire dish

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