Vegan Grilled Asparagus
Grilled asparagus is one of those side dishes that looks impressive but comes together in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout. The spears get tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper before hitting a screaming-hot grill, where they develop those gorgeous char marks and turn brilliantly green. A bright finishing sauce of fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and chopped flat-leaf parsley gets spooned right over the top, adding a punch of flavor that makes the whole dish sing. Optional red pepper flakes give you a little heat if you're into that. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's no swapping or substituting required — just clean, vibrant food that happens to be completely animal-free. Serves 4, and honestly, it disappears fast enough that you might want to double it.
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4 servings
- 1 lb asparagus, tough ends snapped off
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. While the grill heats, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and garlic. Set aside.
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