Grilled asparagus with lemon zest
Charred grilled asparagus with olive oil, lemon zest, and sea salt.
A Modern side dish built on whole ingredients.
Servings: 4
Active time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Organic sourcing
Asparagus benefits from being bought organic since it's grown directly in the soil and is exposed to pesticides. Lemons are also on the Dirty Dozen list, so organic is preferable.
Ingredients
- 500 g asparagus
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested
- to taste sea salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus.
- Coat the asparagus with the olive oil in a shallow dish.
- Preheat the grill to a medium-high setting.
- Grill the asparagus for 3-4 minutes on each side until charred and tender.
- Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate and sprinkle with lemon zest.
- Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice for extra zest.
- Pair with grilled meats or other vegetables for a complete meal.
Source
Paraphrased from the culinary canon by Organic.is editors, 2026. Classic Modern recipe. If you'd like a specific source for further reading, ask Tinni (bottom-right) for a book recommendation.
Estimated by AI from the ingredient list. Values are approximate and not medical advice. If you have specific dietary requirements, verify with a registered dietitian or trusted nutrition database.
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