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Grilled Asparagus - healthy side dish for summer and weeknight family dinners

Grilled Asparagus Recipe

Serve your dinner with this Grilled Asparagus topped with feta cheese and toasted almond flakes. It’s a quick side dish that’s perfect for vegetarians and the entire family! This is definitely a hit!
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 13 mins
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Servings 2 people
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. asparagus (~400 g trimmed)
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ - 1 tsp. garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For garnish:
  • 2 Tbsp. 20 g Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp. 12 g toasted almond flakes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to high heat, (about 400°F).
  • Trim the tough ends of the asparagus by snapping or cutting the ends off.
  • Drizzle the asparagus with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  • Place the asparagus on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until grill marks appear and just fork tender.
  • Remove from grill, garnish with crumbled feta and almond flakes and enjoy!

Notes

How Many Calories in Grilled Asparagus
Calories (per 1 serve, 160 g): 140 cal Calories (per 100 g ): 88 cal
Fat: 9.1 g Fat: 5.7 g
Carbohydrates: 8.4 g Carbohydrates: 5.3 g
Protein: 7.3 g Protein: 4.6 g