I have no excuses for neglecting my blog for so long, but I am back, and I am ready to post!I made these yummy asparagus bundles a few weeks back, when we thought spring had arrived, and we spruced up the BBQ after it's dormant winter. But now, looking out my window at the gray sky and pounding rain, it is as though winter has arrived yet again, and our BBQ is rendered useless until the sun returns. But those of you in sunnier parts of the country can make these spring treats with the delicious asparagus popping up at farmer's markets!
Grilled Asparagus Bundles
serves 4
1 bunch asparagus
1 lemon
1 bunch chives
olive oil
salt/pepper
Trim the asparagus, to trim the asparagus, simply snap each stalk and it will naturally break at the tender part. Toss the asparagus with a bit of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, bring a saute pan full of water to a simmer on the stove. Add the chives, and blanche in the simmering water for about 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. This lets you bend and tie the chives without breaking them. If your lemon is large, you will need 4 thin slices, and if it is small, use 8 thin slices. Divide the asparagus into 4 bundles, and top each bundle with either 1 large lemon slice or 2 small slices. Tie each bundle with a few chives (1 chive is not strong enough, so group 3-4 together to tie). Cook on the BBQ until tender (or you can broil in the oven if it is raining out). Enjoy =)
serves 4
1 bunch asparagus
1 lemon
1 bunch chives
olive oil
salt/pepper
Trim the asparagus, to trim the asparagus, simply snap each stalk and it will naturally break at the tender part. Toss the asparagus with a bit of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, bring a saute pan full of water to a simmer on the stove. Add the chives, and blanche in the simmering water for about 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. This lets you bend and tie the chives without breaking them. If your lemon is large, you will need 4 thin slices, and if it is small, use 8 thin slices. Divide the asparagus into 4 bundles, and top each bundle with either 1 large lemon slice or 2 small slices. Tie each bundle with a few chives (1 chive is not strong enough, so group 3-4 together to tie). Cook on the BBQ until tender (or you can broil in the oven if it is raining out). Enjoy =)
4 comments:
ok, so you did this without peeling the asparagus, which is how i like to do it because it's just darn easier. was watching Martha this week, she happened to feature asparagus, and she peeled. I vote your way.
In my opinion, peeling asparagus is a waste of time, unless the stalks are really thick and woody.
grilled asparagus is the best! and these are so pretty, too!!
those are so pretty! i bet they are tasty!
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