Traeger Asparagus
Bright green asparagus seasoned and quickly grilled for a great side dish. Grilling asparagus quickly ensures a tender veggie but maintains a bite without getting mushy.
Servings: 4
Calories: 59kcal
Equipment
- 1 cutting board
- 1 vegetable grill pan (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ freshly squeezed lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the Traeger Grill to 400F.
- Prepare the asparagus by washing and removing bottom 1-2 inches depending on the thickness of the asparagus. The bigger the asparagus, the more you'll need to trim. For really big asparagus stalks, use a vegetable peeler to peel the bottom 2 inches.
- After the asparagus is prepared, drizzle the stalks with olive oil. Season them with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Make sure they are evenly coated on all sides.
- Once the grill has reached 400F, lay the asparagus on the grates in a perpendicular direction so they do not fall through the grates. You can also use a vegetable grill pan to make sure they stay on the grill.
- Cook the asparagus wit the grill lid closed for 8-10 minutes. Poke the asparagus with a fork to check for doneness. When the asparagus is cooked but has a crunch in the center, it is ready to remove.
- Use tongs to pull the asparagus off the grill onto a serving plate. Squeeze with the lemon juice from half of a lemon and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg