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Grilled Asparagus with Mint Feta Pesto - a delicious and easy way to dress up asparagus this summer

Grilled Asparagus with Mint Feta Pesto Recipe

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus ends broken off where the natural break occurs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Mint Feta Pesto

  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Toss trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill asparagus until just cooked through, about 8 minutes, flipping them over halfway through cooking time.
  2. Place all ingredients for Mint Feta Pesto in food processor except for olive oil; process until smooth; gradually add oil and process until smooth and creamy. Serve over grilled asparagus.

Recipe Notes

Pesto adapted from Epicurious