How To Make Grilled Asparagus

There's nothing quite like grilled asparagus. It's just so flavorful and delicious, that it's tempting to eat it every day of the week, isn't it? Well, no matter how often you make it, here's how to get the job done.

Before you begin, be sure you've selected the best asparagus, and cleaned it properly. You can learn how to do this on the Asparagus main page.

If you've ever tried making grilled asparagus, you may have discovered how to lay the stalks across the grates so they don't fall through. But the difficult part happens when you try to turn them over -- inevitably, one falls through the cracks.

The secret? Thread the asparagus through skewers, one near the top of the stalk just under the tip and another near the bottom of the stalk. Repeat for each asparagus. You'll end up with 2 skewers threaded from top to bottom with asparagus -- be sure to leave just a little room between each asparagus.

Brush asparagus with a little extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Grill until the asparagus begins to develop little brown spots, but be sure not to burn.

If using very thick asparagus stalks, you'll want to be sure the outsides don't cook too quickly while the insides are still hard. So be sure the heat from your grill is very low. Alternatively, cook your asparagus slightly using another method first, such as blanching, boiling or lightly steaming, then continue the cooking process on the grill to add flavor.

When your asparagus is cooked, use the Asparagus "Vegan Flavor Matches" to create your very own asparagus recipe.

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