Grilled Asparagus with Shaved Parmesan

Not a vegetable lover?  Try this side dish – it will change your mind.

Serves 2                                                                                             

Shopping List

1 Bundle of asparagus

Olive oil or coconut oil spray

Dash of sea salt

Dash of pepper

Small block of parmesan cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano (in the fine cheese case by the deli department)

Cooking Utensils

Indoor grill pan

Serving platter

Cooking Utensils

Pre-heat grill pan to medium high.

Spray pan (about 2 sprays should be good).

Prepare the asparagus by cutting the wooden ends evenly and spreading them on the grill pan.

Lightly spray the top of the asparagus.

Let asparagus grill on side one until you see grill marks (approximately ¾ minutes).

Turn asparagus over (or roll them) to the other side for ¾ minutes. 

Remove promptly onto platter so that the asparagus doesn’t get mushy (it should still have crunch).

Shave or grate chunks of parmesan cheese along the top of asparagus and sprinkle a bit of red pepper flakes (optional).

Serve immediately.

*No grill pan?  Feel free to throw asparagus in a 400-degree oven on a baking sheet.