Grilled Asparagus With Balsamic Vinegar Blue Cheese Recipes

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

• Ingredients

Did you know you can also grill brussel sprouts? Sharing today, an easy recipe for grilled Brussel Sprouts skewers marinated in balsamic and garlic marinade. Also sharing tips to grill brussel sprouts in foil, or grill basket. Brussel Sprouts taste extra-delicious when crispy with tender inside. Cooking Brussel sprouts is always associated with roasting in oven. For sure, you can make crispy Brussel Sprouts with oven roast, cast iron skillet roast, or fry. But grilled sprouts are also crispy and have delicious flavor of smokey barbecue. Why roast when you can grill. I heart sunny summer days!Today, let's enjoy brussel sprouts without switching on the oven. Let's grill'em!Last week, I noticed stores packed with brussel sprouts. So could not resist bringing some home to grill. I'm so obsessed with balsamic these days that brussel sprouts and balsamic were the obvious combination. If you too love balsamic like I do? Give these recipes a try. Baked Bruschetta Chicken, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Avocado Tomato Salad with Balsamic Dressing.Grilled Brussel Sprouts Marinade:You will fall in love with the flavor of these Brussel Sprouts. I grilled brussel sprouts with delicious balsamic and garlic marinade. The sweet and tang of balsamic, sharp garlic, and seasoning get into layers of brussel sprouts making them extra special! To make the marinade, I mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, honey, paprika, chili flakes and salt. If you notice, all ingredients for marinade are pantry ingredients. You will not need to pick extra stuff in grocery to try this recipe. Tip: To make sprouts absorb more marinade, it is important to slice sprouts in half. Halved sprouts are way more flavorful when grilled than whole. Grilling Methods:I used metal skewers to grill brussel sprouts on the barbecue grill. Grilled Brussel Sprouts skewers cook crispy and smokey with tender inside. Not only these look pretty, but skewers are also easier to turn on the grill. Note: When planning to grill Brussel Sprouts skewers, pick medium size sprouts (not small). Size of spouts should be medium - 2 inch at least to easily thread in skewers. Read Note 1 in Recipe Card to learn how to easily skewer brussel sprouts.When I'm not in mood to make skewers, I grill brussel sprouts using one of the following alternate cooking method:Aluminium Foil:Grilling Brussel Sprouts in foil is easy and economical way of cooking sprouts on the grill.To grill in foil, slice sprouts in half. Toss the Brussels Sprouts in Balsamic marinade listed in Recipe Card. Heat the grill to medium to medium high (between 350 and 425). Make an aluminum foil pouch by folding a piece of foil in half, then seal all ends except the one. Sprinkle the Brussels sprouts with the salt. Add in pouch. Seal the open end. Toss the pouch on the grill. Cook for 15-20 minutes for tender and delicious brussel sprouts.Oven Roast:Can't cook on outdoor barbecue grill? You can still make crispy brussel sprouts just as grill by roasting in the oven. Try my Roasted Brussel Sprouts recipe for making grilled Brussel Sprouts in the oven.Grill Basket:Grilling brussel sprouts in grill basket is easier, needs less prep work just like aluminum foil. Only one difference, in foil pouch sprouts cook in steam. In grill basket, these roast crispy just like when grilled on skewers.To grill in grill basket, slice sprouts in half. Toss the Brussels Sprouts in Balsamic marinade listed in Recipe Card. Heat the grill to medium to medium high (between 350 and 425). Sprinkle the Brussels sprouts with the salt. Add to grill basket. Grill stirring few times until edges are crisp and sprouts are cooked through.Fast Cooking Tip: In order to facilitate quick cooking, I cut them in half before microwaving, then grill in grill basket. What to serve with grilled Brussel Sprouts?I served brussel sprouts with extra spoon of balsamic marinade mixed with minced shallots, and crumbled feta cheese. SO yumm!You can also serve skewers with a dipping sauce. Here are few sauce recipes which work perfect as dipping sauce:Ranch SauceBlue Cheese SauceTzatziki Sauce Garlic Tahini SauceLove Brussel Sprouts? Try these delicious recipe ideas to serve this healthy vegetable in dinner:Garlic Parmesan Brussel SproutsSkillet Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Orange GlazeRoasted Brussel Sprouts with Coconut Curry DressingShaved Brussel Sprouts SaladEnjoy!

Provided by Savita

Categories     Side Dish

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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A quick and robust way to enjoy asparagus. Roasting highlights the natural sweetness of the asparagus while the balsamic vinegar offers a tangy compliment to this great side dish.

Provided by Gemini26

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

Make a bold statement with this simple yet elegant treat. Ripe plums are grilled and then dressed with a balsamic reduction and tangy goat cheese. -Ariana Abelow, Holliston, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Crispy roasted asparagus spears wrapped in bacon and brushed with a sweet balsamic and brown sugar glaze. A perfect Easter side dish or appetizer!

Provided by Katerina | Diethood

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 spears, Calories 224 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 296 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g

Categories     Vegetable     Side

Yield 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

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