Grilled Lemon Nut Asparagus

Submitted by gailanng

"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: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• 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.