Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Grilled Asparagus with Black Bean Salsa
- Prep time
- 30 minutes PT30M
- Cook time
- 3–4 minutes PT4M
- Yield
- 4–6 servings
- Difficulty
Top simple grilled asparagus with a homemade black bean salsa for a delicious vegetarian side dish.
Ingredients
- Juice of 2 lemons, plus zest of 1
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- ½ jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 4 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
Combine lemon juice and zest in a large bowl. Add red onion, garlic paste, and jalapeño, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and let rest. Mix together with tomatoes, black beans, and cilantro, then set aside.
Once the grill is preheated, toss asparagus in olive oil and salt. Place asparagus on the grill over direct heat and grill for 3–4 minutes, or until just the outside of the asparagus gives under pressure—be careful not to overcook.
To serve, arrange asparagus on a plate and top with salsa.