Grilled Asparagus Flatbreads Food

GRILLED ASPARAGUS FLATBREADS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high. Brush both sides of bread slices with 1/2 cup oil. Grill until golden and charred in spots, about 1 minute each side. Season with salt. Dollop cheese among slices.
• Toss asparagus with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt. Grill, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Divide among bread slices. Top with sprouts; drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper flakes; serve.

GRILLED FLATBREAD WITH ASPARAGUS PESTO AND FONTINA

Steps:

• Heat grill to high
• Combine the asparagus, basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse a few times to coarsely chop. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and process until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper and transfer the pesto to a bowl. Stir in the Pecorino Romano.
• Place pizza shell on the grill. Grill until slightly crisp, about 1 minute. Remove the shells and spread each with the pesto. Top with the fontina, return to the grill, close the cover and continue cooking until the cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the grill and sprinkle with the remaining Romano cheese and chopped fresh basil. Slice each flatbread into bite-sized pieces.

SUMMER VEGGIE FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Put the bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the asparagus and boil until just barely crisp tender, about 1 minute. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush about half the oil all over the top of the breads. Arrange the zucchini ribbons and asparagus on top and brush lightly with the remaining oil. Sprinkle with salt and top with the Parmesan.
• Bake until the bread is crisp and the zucchini is lightly charred in spots, about 12 minutes. Cut into pieces and serve warm or room temperature.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat and oil the grates.
• Place the trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet. Add the chopped garlic and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and toss to coat.
• Place on the grill directly or in a grill basket. Grill until just tender and lightly charred, about 5 minutes.

THE BEST GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat. Chop the tough, woody ends off the asparagus (about 1 inch) and peel another inch of the stalks.
• Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Add the asparagus and toss until well coated.
• Put the asparagus on the grill at an angle so the stalks don't fall through the grates. Grill, flipping halfway through cooking, until the asparagus begin to char, the pointy ends start to crisp and the stalks are just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a platter and sprinkle with the feta and mint.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Clean asparagus and chop off ends. Combine olive oil and garlic for a marinade. Add asparagus and let marinate while you preheat the grill.
• Grill asparagus for a couple minutes on each side; watch carefully as they will cook quickly. Serve.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cut off tough ends of asparagus.
• Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
• Seal and marinate for 30 minutes.
• Remove asparagus from bag, and discard marinade.
• Place asparagus on grill rack or grill pan coated with cooking spray.
• Grill at medium to medium-high temperature for 5 minutes on each side or until asparagus is done.

GRIDDLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cut (or break) off the woody ends from the asparagus. Boil the spears in a large pan of salted water for 3 minutes. Drain, then plunge the spears into ice-cold water to stop the cooking and set the colour. Pat the asparagus dry.
• Oil the spears lightly. Leave a large cast-iron griddle over a high heat until it's very hot, then arrange the spears on it in a single layer. (You may have to griddle the asparagus in two batches.) Reduce the heat to medium and cook the spears for 3-4 minutes. Turn them with tongs and cook for a few more minutes, or until the spears are tender to the point of a knife and lightly gilded.
• Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter and sprinkle on a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Serve while still hot, although the spears will also taste very good at room temperature.
• To get ahead, you can prepare the asparagus to the end of step 1 and keep refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WRAP

Steps:

• Heat grill or grill pan until hot. Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add couscous and pinch of salt; stir. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
• Combine lemon juice and zest, couscous, thyme, and mayonnaise in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, onion, and oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Grill asparagus and onions until spears are slightly charred and rounds are soft and browned, about 10 minutes.
• Spread one-fourth of couscous over each piece of flatbread. Place 4 asparagus spears, tips extending, over couscous. Place one-fourth of onions on asparagus; top with one-fourth of the lettuce. Roll each sandwich tightly; seal with a wooden skewer. Serve.