Monday, June 4, 2012

GRILLED ASPARAGUS with ROSEMARY and GOAT CHEESE


Lynne a great market customer, shared this great recipe!! I did freeze up a couple of lbs of asparagus, so I will be trying this one!! Thanks Lynn!!!

Made the following recipe with asparagus and goat cheese from Herkimer Farmers' Mkt. It was dinner last night and lunch today. Yum!
(recipe from Cook's Illustrated Guide to Grilling and BBQ)

Asparagus with Goat Cheese


GRILLED ASPARAGUS with ROSEMARY and GOAT CHEESE
2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 tb. lemon juice
1 medium garlic clove, minced or presssed
1/2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
salt and ground pepper
1.5 lbs. asparagus, snapped/trimmed
1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

>Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary and salt and pepper to taste together in a small bowl. Toss the asparagus with 1 Tbs. of the dressing in a medium bowl or on a rimmed baking sheet.
>Grill the asparagus over a medium-hot fire, turning once, until tender and streaked with light grill marks, 5 to 7 minutes.
>Transfer the grilled asparagus to a platter. Toss the asparagus with the remaining dressing. Adjust the seasonings, sprinkle with the cheese, and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

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