Greg DuPree
Asparagus is often a premium side dish at high-end restaurants.
Surprisingly, it’s also one of the easiest vegetables to make at home.
Or fry up some eggs, and grilled asparagus can even become an entree.
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Keep reading to learn exactly how to grill asparagus.
How to Prep Asparagus for Grilling
Before you get started,thoroughly washand trim the asparagus.
The ends of the asparagus can be woody, making them unpleasant to chew.
The easiest way to remove is by holding the asparagus toward the bottom and gently bending it.
The woody end should easily snap off, leaving you with the tender asparagus.
From there, cook according to one of the methods below.
Cooking asparagus on the grill is justsoeasy!
Season with salt and pepper.
If grilling asparagus on a gas grill preheat the grill.
Reduce heat to medium and place asparagus directly over the heat, perpendicular to the wires on the rack.
How to Grill Asparagus in Foil
Grillingasparagus in foilmakes cleanup easy.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
