Barbecuing with friends and family outside in the garden or in the park is simply a part of summer for many of us. Whether as a side dish or for a delicious mealGrilled vegetable salad– In addition to juicy steaks and sausages, there are always a lot of vegetables on the grill. Delicious, contains hardly any calories, but lots of vitamins and nutrients - it's not for nothing that asparagus is called “the superstar of vegetables”. Whether boiled, cooked or grilled – asparagus is one of the most popular vegetables in Germany and every German citizen consumes around 1.5 kilograms of it every year. But now that the asparagus season is almost over, you should definitely take advantage of the time! Whether in the oven, on the grill or in aluminum foil - read on and find out how to grill the perfect asparagus!
Asparagus is rich in many vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, E and K as well as chromium, folic acid and fiber. Regular consumption is more than beneficial for us as it provides our body with nutrients and helps prevent various diseases. And with only 13 calories per 100 grams, it is the perfect slimming agent. No matter whether green or white asparagus - this is perhaps one of the simplest yet most delicious side dishes that you can prepare on the grill. Grilling makes the vegetables beautifully tender and at the same time gives them a wonderful smoky flavor.
Grill asparagus for an unforgettable enjoyment
The best thing about grilling asparagus is that it's an incredibly easy side dish that you can make with just a few ingredients and in no time. The only thing you have to be careful about is that the asparagus spears don't fall through the grate. Therefore, we recommend that you either use a stainless steel grill basket or simply arrange the vegetables vertically. The grilling time depends primarily on whether you want the vegetables to be tender or a little crispy. To get the asparagus crispy on the outside, 3-5 minutes is enough, but if you like it well cooked, then you will need about 10 minutes. And here comes the recipe for delicious grilled asparagus:
- 500 grams of fresh green asparagus
- 2 tablespoons rapeseed or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
And grilling asparagus on the gas grill is so easy!
- To get the asparagus crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, it's best to grill it over high heat and directly on the grill grates.
- The fire gives the vegetables a unique smoky flavor and therefore olive oil and salt are all you need as seasonings.
- Preheat the grill to about 200 degrees. Rinse the asparagus spears under cold water and use a sharp knife to remove the tough, woody ends.
- Then brush the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- To prevent the vegetables from burning, we recommend grilling thick asparagus and placing it on the edge and not in the middle of the grill.
- A little tip from us - so that the sticks don't fall through, you can skewer them on kebab skewers. This ensures even cooking and helps with flipping.
- Then grill for about 3 minutes per side, remove from the grill and sprinkle with a little freshly squeezed lemon juice if desired.
- To check whether the asparagus is finished grilling, you can check it with a fork. The vegetables should be slightly soft, but definitely not mushy.
Delicious, grilled asparagus from the oven
If the weather is bad or it's raining outside, but you still don't want to miss out on the enjoyment of healthy vegetables, then grilling asparagus in the oven would be a solution. It's a healthy, quick and easy side dish that goes well with almost anything on the table.
Ingredients:
- 500 grams of fresh asparagus
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 tbsp each salt and pepper
Grilling asparagus in the oven instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and in the meantime prepare the asparagus spears and cut off the woody ends.
- Spread the asparagus on a baking tray lined with baking paper and drizzle with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Depending on how thick the spears are, grilling the asparagus in the oven takes about 8-10 minutes. For an even result, you should turn it over once after 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and enjoy!
Quick and easy – prepare asparagus in aluminum foil
Recipes in aluminum foilare the perfect choice for anyone who wants something tasty and quick for dinner but doesn't want dirty dishes! Fresh asparagus spears from the grill refined with aromatic herbs and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese - we can hardly imagine a better side dish! Feel free to use a different cheese – mozzarella or Gouda would taste just as good!
Ingredients:
- 500 grams of fresh asparagus, stem ends cut off
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon each dried oregano and basil
- Salt and pepper
- Grated Parmesan
Preparation:
- Preheat the grill or oven to 200 degrees.
- Mix asparagus, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and spices in a bowl.
- Lay out four pieces of foil and spread the asparagus in them. Sprinkle with cheese and close the packages.
- Then grill the asparagus for about 15 minutes and serve.
Pure enjoyment: grilling asparagus with bacon
Whether as finger food for a party or for an unexpected visitor, bacon-wrapped asparagus is a delicious and quick side dish when you want to prepare something special with minimal effort.
Ingredients:
- About 10 spears of green asparagus
- 10 bacon slices
- Salt and pepper
- some olive oil
Preparation:
- Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Season the asparagus with salt and pepper and then wrap it with a slice of bacon so that the sides slightly overlap. If necessary, you can also hold the slices together with toothpicks.
- Place the asparagus on the grill and grill for about 20 minutes or until the bacon becomes nice and crispy. Turn around once.
Can you also grill white asparagus?
In principle, grilling and preparing white asparagus takes a little longer - you should allow around 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears. But to be on the safe side and to make it quicker, you can blanch it in boiling water for about 5 minutes. This reduces the grilling time to 10-15 minutes. Here, too, we recommend that you do a sample before serving. If the asparagus is soft but still firm to the bite, then you're good to go!
You can find some delicious sauces for asparagusin this article.
