Lemon Basil Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan & Walnuts
Ingredients
The asparagus
The dressing
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2
teaspoons
extra virgin olive oil
-
1
teaspoon
lemon juice
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½
teaspoon
Dijon mustard
-
⅛
teaspoon
salt
-
⅛
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
The toppings
-
2
tablespoons
chopped walnuts
-
1
tablespoon
lemon zest strips
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3
tablespoons
thinly shaved Parmesan cheese
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4
leaves
fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Trim the asparagus and place it on a plate.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper, then drizzle over the asparagus and toss to coat.
- Shape foil into shallow dishes for walnuts and lemon zest.
- Place asparagus on the grill with tips facing away from heat, and place walnuts and lemon zest on the cooler side.
- Close the grill lid and cook for 4 minutes until asparagus has grill marks.
- Turn the asparagus, stir the lemon zest, and remove the walnuts to let them cool.
- Cook the asparagus and lemon zest for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from the grill.
- Sprinkle asparagus with lemon zest, walnuts, Parmesan, and basil before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
80
Total fat
6g
Total carbohydrates
4g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
178mg
Cholesterol
3mg
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