Is that time of year when the cost of asparagus is low and it's in it's prime here in Australia. So expect to see a few recipes including it coming your way! Cooking asparagus on the bbq is my favourite way to cook it and this grilled asparagus with pistachio dukkah is a real winner!
Spring is in full affect here in Brisbane ALTHOUGH it kinda feels more like summer with temps hitting 33c yesterday!!! With these temps and the joyous high humidity levels of Queensland it means that indoor cooking is becoming a serious no no. My trusty #weber has been stocked with plenty of gas for the quick grilling and the garage has all the charcoal you can imagine for those longer, slower cooks. If you haven't guessed by now I'm a slight fan of my weber bbq! Along with being simply tasty AF, asparagus is super healthy for you too.
Health Benefits
- Asparagus is packed with vitamins - A, C, E, K & B6
- It contains high amount of fiber
- A good source of protein
- Packed with calcium and folate too
There is no wonder I LOVE cooking and eating it with all these great benefits. There does tend to be one downside to eating asparagus is it makes your pee smell a little funky BUT I'm not in the habit of letting others get a wiff of it so we can swiftly move along.
The real beauty about grilled asparagus is it takes literally 3 - 4 mins on the bbq and it's done. It's such a versatile veg and you see it used at every mealtime. Fresh, healthy and SUPER tasty and well it's the perfect veg to add to your dinner table!
Check out the recipe below and Happy Eating friends!!
Ingredients
- 20 asparagus
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp parsley - chopped
- 1 lemon cut into 3rds
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tbsp dukkah see recipe below
Dukkah Ingredients
- 50 g sesame seeds
- 100 g pistachios roughly chopped
- 3 tsp ground coriander
- 3 tsp ground cumin
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
Dukkah
- Roast sesame seeds until lightly golden, add spices and heat for a further minute.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool and stir in pistachios
Asparagus
- Toss asparagus in oil, juice from inner third of lemon, salt & pepper.
- Rub the 2 outer thirds of lemon with a little salt and olive oil.
- Grill asparagus & lemon on bbq or grill pan until nicely charred - approx 4 mins.
- Place grilled asparagus on plate, sprinkle parsley on top and finish with dukkah and a drizzle of oil.
Notes
Essential Tools
- chopping board
- sharp knife
- frying pan bbq or grill pan
- weighing scales/measuring spoons
Tips/Tricks
- be careful when toasting sesame seeds as they will burn quickly
- dukkah will keep fresh in an airtight container for up to 1 month
Yum!! I absolutely love asparagus, especially with lemon and herbs to add brightness. So good!
Thanks Tessa!! I’m a HUGE asparagus fan too
Omg, I need to make this! Going to pick up some asparagus tonight!
Best news I’ve heard all day!!! Don’t forget to tag me @another_food_blogger ??
My brother loves asparagus and I will gladly try this recipe for him. This really sounds yummy and healthy!
Awesome - lemme know how you get on
So...the first pic made my mouth water. I love me some good asparagus. I don't cook much at all, but I am going to make this dish. Your instructions took the intimidation out of it for me.
Thanks Carla - lovely to hear. I often wonder people’s thoughts on my recipes. I hope you make them ?
This looks delicious. Seems really easy and super healthy. Will definitely try!
Thanks Norma. That’s the aim of the game. Tasty and easy to make!!
I love this recipe! I am so making it tonight 🙂
Thanks Stephanie!! Tag me @another_food_blogger with some pics please
I didn't know that asparagus is packed with vitamins. There is nothing better in eating than a delicious food enriched with nutrition.
Damn right!! I love asparagus and grilling it is my fav way to do it
I've never heard of dukkah before but I love roasted veggies, especially asparagus. I will have to try this soon!
Please do heather - the dukkah is so easy to make and has a great shelf life. Would love to see some pics!!