Vegan Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

Transform your next barbecue or weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Vegan Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan! Perfectly tender asparagus spears are charred to smoky perfection on the grill, then elevated with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice, a sprinkle of zesty lemon zest, and a generous topping of savory vegan parmesan cheese. With just a handful of pantry staples, including olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper, this recipe delivers a delicious plant-based side dish in just 20 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a vegan cookout or looking for a healthy, gluten-free addition to your meal, this grilled asparagus recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with your favorite mains.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus spears
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium lemon
• 0.25 cup vegan parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

While the grill is preheating, wash and trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the asparagus with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss until the asparagus is evenly coated.

Step 4

Once the grill is hot, place the asparagus spears directly on the grill grates in a single layer.

Step 5

Grill the asparagus for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and have attractive grill marks.

Step 6

While the asparagus is grilling, zest the lemon to get about 1 teaspoon of zest, and then juice the lemon to get about 2 tablespoons of juice.

Step 7

Once the asparagus is done, remove them from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.

Step 8

Drizzle the grilled asparagus with the lemon juice and sprinkle with lemon zest.

Step 9

Top with vegan parmesan cheese.

Step 10

Serve immediately while warm, and enjoy your delicious vegan grilled asparagus with lemon and parmesan!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(604.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	585.8

Total Fat 47.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1564.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 18.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 171.7mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 1113.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.2%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 19.1%