Grilled Lemon-Parmesan Asparagus Bundles
Tender asparagus spears bundled and grilled with olive oil, lemon zest, and fresh parmesan—an easy, vibrant side that brings out the best of spring and summer campfire cooking.
Equipment
- Grill grate
- Tongs
- aluminum foil
- microplane or grater
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus woody ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat campfire grill grate over medium-hot coals.
- Divide trimmed asparagus into 4 bundles. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Wrap each bundle in a double layer of foil, folding to seal edges tightly.
- Grill bundles for 7–8 minutes, rotating once halfway, until just tender but still bright.
- Carefully open foil, sprinkle each with lemon zest and grated parmesan, and return to grill uncovered for 1 minute to melt cheese slightly.
- Transfer to plate and serve hot.
Notes
Foil packets make for easy handling and cleanup. Prep asparagus bundles in advance for quick campsite grilling. Watch heat so asparagus stays vibrant green and doesn’t overcook.