Name: Barbecued asparagus with feta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 pack green asparagus (about 250-300g); 1 tsp olive oil; 1 clove of garlic; 50g feta; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped; Grated zest and juice of half lemon; Mint leaves to garnish

Barbecued asparagus with feta

23 Apr 2015

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Background

This barbecued asparagus with feta is a perfect side dish for BBQ parties, Sunday lunch or it can be eaten as a vegetarian/healthy main course with wholesome bread, quinoa, rice etc. It's ready in just 10 minutes and the feta dressing can be prepared in advance.

Ingredients

1 pack green asparagus (about 250-300g)
1 tsp olive oil
1 clove of garlic
50g feta
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped
Grated zest and juice of half lemon
Mint leaves to garnish

Instructions

Crumble the feta into a bowl, add mint and the lemon zest & juice.
Dry-fry the cumin seeds, when cooled, add the feta .
Heat the barbecue or griddle pan.
Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus.
Pour the oil into a little bowl, mix in the crushed garlic.
Rub each asparagus stalk with your garlic oil.
Cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly charred, turning regularly.
Arrange the asparagus on a serving plate and scatter the feta mixture over it. Season to taste and garnish with a few mint leaves.