This is my absolute favorite way to prepare asparagus, and one that is sure to put a smile on the faces of your family or guests. The process is simple, and the result is totally delicious. Simply coat asparagus in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and toss them, on a hot grill for a few minutes, and, violá, a side dish fit for a king!
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
juice from 1/2 lemon
Directions:
Preheat grill to high heat.
Wash and trim asparagus spears.
Lightly coat asparagus spears with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt. I do this in a compostable plastic bag that I can then discard, but a bowl or plate works okay, too.
Place asparagus ...
Butter and fresh tarragon were once my go-to dressing for carrots, but my flaring sweet tooth recently pulled me in a slightly different direction. This recipe turned out to be just sweet enough to rival dessert. This is a great dish to serve when you have guests, especially if you can get your hands on rainbow carrots.
Ingredients:
1 pound carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup freshly chopped parsley
Pepper to taste
Directions:
Salt a medium pot of boiling water and cook carrots for 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp and drain.
Add carrots to a medium saucepan and heat with syrup, butter, and lemon juice.
Cook until carrots are well-coated, about another 5 minutes. Season with ...
Celiac.com 05/28/2014 - I love asparagus. It is easy to make, cooks quickly, and tastes delicious with minimal seasoning.
This recipe for asparagus uses fresh garlic and lime, along with some shallots and a splash of butter to deliver delicious asparagus.
It is easy to make in the oven, but it can also be made on the grill.
Ingredients:
About 2 dozen fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 teaspoon butter
½ tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium shallot, minced
½ lime, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
Grill directions:
Simply mix the ingredients, except lime, in a bowl, place in foil and fold tightly so that nothing will leak. Then throw it on the grill about five or seven minutes before you’re done with your main courses. Make sure the spears are tender. To...
Celiac.com 08/28/2014 - My wife loves cucumbers, and I love watermelon. So, this easy recipe was a natural to compliment our Summertime grilling.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
8-10 cups cut-up seedless watermelon (about 2 pounds)
3-4 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced (skin on)
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, as desired
Directions:
In a medium bowl, toss the watermelon, cucumber, mint, lime juice, oil, salt, and pepper.
Serve immediately.
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