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Grilled Asparagus in Foil

Grilled Asparagus in Foil

Julie Wunder
Grilled Asparagus in Foil is a healthy and delicious 4 ingredient side dish to enjoy all season long!  This simple grilling recipe let's fresh flavors like lemon and garlic shine and can be ready in less than 20 minutes on the grill or in the oven.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 71 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill to high or the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Tear off 4 square foil pieces and spray with cooking spray.
  • Cut your lemon in half and from the center cut four thin round slices of the lemon.
  • Divide the asparagus into 4 piles on the foil.
  • Drizzle the olive oil on the asparagus and squeeze a few drops of lemon on drop. Sprinkle with the garlic salt, salt and pepper. Carefully toss until everything is coated.
  • Put the asparagus in the center of the foil and put a lemon slice on top of each pile.
    Process photo showing how to stack the asparagus in the foil.
  • Carefully fold the foil and roll the edges together. To finish the packet roll over each of the sides.
    Process photo showing how to fold the foil packet.
  • Bake or grill for 10-15 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.

Notes

Cooking Times
Temperatures on grills can vary, so if you are grilling your asparagus the cooking time could vary.
 
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
 
Freezing
Although best enjoyed fresh, you can freeze the prepared asparagus for up to three months.
 
Make Ahead Notes
You can prepare these packets ahead of time.  Store them in the fridge until you are ready to cook them.  It's a great way to have a side dish ready to go if you are hosting a cookout.
 
Make in the Oven
You can cook these in the oven.  Cook them on a sheet pan at high heat - 425 degrees- for the same amount of time - 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1721IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 5mg
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