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Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Almonds and Parmesan

Posted on Jul 19th, 2023
by Paul Hegeman
Categories:
  • Appetizer
  • Vegetarian Recipes
Char Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Almonds and Parmesan

Only a few weeks into summer and twice as many barbecues. In that time I have seen enough potato salad, green salads and coleslaw to last a lifetime.

I find this char grilled asparagus with roasted almonds and parmesan (although not technically a salad) to be the perfect barbecue alternative to those usual summer staples.

The best thing is that it is a lot less work than those dishes (more time for socializing, that is why you have barbecues right), a lot more impressive and much better for you than all that mayonnaise based dressing. It’s also vegetarian-friendly!

Enjoy the recipe below!

Char Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Almonds and Parmesan

Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Almonds and Parmesan

Paul Hegeman
4.91 from 66 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 bunches green asparagus
  • 100 grams whole unsalted almonds
  • small block of parmesan cheese
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt flakes
  • pepper grinder

Instructions
 

  • Cut the woody ends off the asparagus spears, (approx 1/5 of each spear).
  • Put a pot of salted water onto boil.
  • Roughly chop the almonds and toast them over a med to high flame in a dry pan (ensure that you keep moving the pan to prevent them burning).
  • Fill a large mixing bowl with ice water, lots of ice.
  • Drop the spears in the water once it starts to boil, and once they have turned vibrant deep green remove them and plunge them straight into the ice water (should be approx 30-40 seconds in the boiling water depending on the thickness)
  • Shave some flakes of parmesan cheese using a carrot peeler, cheese slicer or the slicing side of a box grater, and set aside.
  • On a well oiled hot barbecue grill place the now cool spears across the grating and cook until slightly wilted and charred.
  • Remove and toss lightly in olive oil, with some seasoning and the almonds.
  • Slide onto plate and garnish with the parmesan flakes, and tell your guests to come and get it!
  • This dish can be prepared without using the barbecue and served as a first course or side dish by instead of grilling sauteeing them in a very hot pan with extra virgin olive oil.

Notes

Char Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Almonds and Parmesan
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  • Gluten-Free
  • Low-Carb
  • Quick Meals
  • Vegetarian

Paul Hegeman

Paul was a personal chef to exclusive clients in Sydney, Australia and worked at every level of professional kitchens, from the deep fryer in a local burger joint to Head Chef in five-star hotels. Born in the Netherlands, Paul moved to Canada at a very young age. Experience with traditional European meals at home and the diverse multicultural influence of Canadian cuisine gave him a great appreciation for different culinary styles. His recipes emphasize natural, uncomplicated flavors and fresh ingredients, inspired by Mediterranean and Southeast Asian cuisines. Paul is also the founder of Chef's Pencil, though he is no longer affiliated with the magazine.

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