Description
Broiled asparagus is a fast, easy and delicious way to cook this green vegetable! Throw it in the broiler and cook until charred and tender.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional; omit for vegan)
Instructions
- Preheat a broiler to high.
- Cut off the tough bottom ends of the asparagus. Add the asparagus stalks to a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil, and add the kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
- Thinly slice 4 lemon wheels from the lemon, then add them right on the baking sheet.
- Broil 3 minutes. Remove the tray and stir. Then broil 2 to 3 minutes more, until the spears are tender when pierced by a fork at the thickest part. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and serve.
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Broiled
- Cuisine: Vegetables
- Diet: Vegetarian
