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Grilled Asparagus with Lemon

Name: Grilled Asparagus with Lemon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus (woody ends trimmed); 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 medium lemon (cut into wedges)

Tender crisp asparagus spears dressed with tangy lemon.

Recipe by Michigan Fitness Foundation

Overhead view of a platter with grilled asparagus spears garnished with lemon slices.

Cost per servingPer serving$1.33

Makes4 servings

Total timeTotal15

Prep 5 Cook 10

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Equipment

Gas or charcoal grill

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings. Check items off as you go.

▢ 1 pound fresh asparagus woody ends trimmed
▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
▢ 1 medium lemon cut into wedges

Directions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Place asparagus, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a large bowl or platter. Toss asparagus until evenly coated.
Carefully place the asparagus on the grill*
Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus before serving.

Seasonal

Summer

Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.