Grilled Balsamic Spring Asparagus

By Jan Pinnington 
Healthy Hands Cooking

This easy, light-tasting asparagus will even have your kids asking for more.

• 1 lb. of fresh spring asparagus spears
• Olive Oil
• Sea salt and cracked pepper
• Balsamic Vinegar

Directions

1. Wash, dry, and cut ends off asparagus.
2. Toss asparagus with some olive oil, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
3. Allow asparagus to warm to room temperature.
4. When ready to cook, heat grill to 400 degrees.
5. Place asparagus in a grill basked and place on the indirect heat side.  Close lid.
6. Grill asparagus for approximately 4-5 minutes until fork tender, turning with tongs to distribute heat evenly.
7. Transfer asparagus to a serving tray and lightly sprinkle with balsamic vinegar (about 1 Tbsp).
8. Serve immediately.
9. *You can put one finger on the end of your balsamic vinegar to help manage the flow.

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