Grilled Lemon Nut Asparagus

Grilling really brings the flavor of asparagus to a new dimension. You can make this recipe many ways, depending on the flavors you prefer.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
• 2  tablespoons  oil (divided)
• 3  tablespoons  toasted  nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds) or 3  tablespoons sesame seeds (pecans, walnuts, almonds)
• 1  lemon, juice of
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Toss trimmed asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil and grill until tender, turning occasionally - about 10 minutes. Remove asparagus from grill.
3. Heat remaining oil in a heavy skillet, add nuts, lemon juice and grilled asparagus. Toss to coat and cook for about 1 minute, until heated through. Serve immediately.