Grilled Asparagus and Peas

Grilled Asparagus and Peas

A warm Mediterranean-style salad of smoky grilled asparagus, tender green peas, fresh mint, and a bright lemon-garlic dressing.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the grill to high heat. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, saucepan

  2. Step 2

    Add the green peas to the boiling water and cook until bright green and just tender. Drain thoroughly in a colander.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Green Pea

    Cookware: colander, saucepan

  3. Step 3

    Whisk 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 6.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Place the asparagus in a mixing bowl. Toss it with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and the salt.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 500.0 gr Asparagus, 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  5. Step 5

    Grill the asparagus until crisp-tender and lightly charred, turning once with tongs.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, tongs

  6. Step 6

    Return the grilled asparagus to the mixing bowl. Add the drained peas, prepared dressing, and mint, then toss gently and serve warm.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Fresh Mint

    Cookware: mixing bowl

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Wash and dry the vegetables and mint before preparation. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • hot grill surfaces
  • boiling water and steam
  • raw produce