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Lemon Grilled Asparagus with Feta


For Christmas this year I received a Cuisinart Griddler Gourmet.  I couldn't wait to get cooking on it!  The first thing I made on it was Lemon and Garlic Grilled Chicken ( I have really missed that!) but this asparagus was the second item on the list. On the grill it only took 5 minutes to cook. It was a great twist on a standard vegetable.  We'll definitely be making this again!  


Note:  This recipe can be also be used with fresh green beans.   If you don't have an indoor grill you could easily make this recipe by roasting the asparagus/ green beans in the oven using this method.   Once it is tender proceed with the rest of the directions.  

Lemon Grilled Asparagus with Feta
slightly modified from Griddler Gourmet

Makes 4 servings

1 pound green beans or asparagus
1 1/2  tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4  tsp kosher salt
1 TBSP fresh lemon juice
1/4  tsp basil
1/8  tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4  cup crumbled feta cheese

Insert the plates on their grill side.

Preheat the Griddler Gourmet  to high with the unit closed.  Remove tips and tops from green beans.  If using asparagus, snap the bottoms off.  When the Griddler is hot, arrange half the veggies on the bottom grill plate.  Close and grill for 5-6 minutes.  Using a pair of heatproof tongs for nonstick cookware, remove the veggies and transfer to a bowl.  Sprinkle with the salt, lemon juice, basil and pepper; toss to coat.  Arrange veggies in a shallow bowl and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.  

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