Monday, July 8, 2013

Asparagus with feta


This side dish is really tasty and easy to make, yes, you have to find really good asparagus but that shouldn't be a big problem with the spring we had. Just make sure the tips are deep green and you're safe to go!




Ingredients:
  • 1 bunch thick asparagus, about 24 spears, ends trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions:

  1. Preheat grill to high.
  2. Place asparagus spears in baking dish and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper.
  3. Put the asparagus on the grill, making sure to place spears perpendicular to grates so they don’t fall through. Cover and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until asparagus spears are nicely browned and tender-crisp. 
  4. Remove the asparagus from the grill and place them back in baking dish. Allow them to cool. 
  5. Place cut asparagus back in their dish, then add remaining tablespoon olive oil, feta and lemon zest; toss gently and season to taste. 
  6. Serve room temperature or cold.

Note: To trim ends, bend one spear near its base to see where it naturally snaps off. Use a knife to trim remaining spears to the same length.



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