Traeger Asparagus (Easy Smoked Asparagus Recipe)
This easy and flavorful Traeger Asparagus recipe is a healthy side dish that’s perfect for summer grilling season! All you need is one bunch of asparagus, avocado oil, sea salt, pepper, and lemon, and the pellet grill takes care of the rest! The smoky, tender spears pair with just about any main dish, and one that your whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 4
Calories: 53kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
- ⅛ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt
- 1 squeeze Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat your pellet grill to 250 degrees.
- Trim, wash and dry the asparagus, then place asparagus in an aluminum pan.1 bunch Asparagus
- Drizzle the asparagus with a little avacado oil, salt and pepper and toss to combine.1 tablespoon Avocado Oil, ⅛ teaspoon Sea Salt, ⅛ teaspoon Pepper
- Place the aluminum pan on the grill grates of your pellet smoker and cook for 1 hour, flipping the asparagus half way through.
- Once the asparagus is done, remove it from the grill and top with fresh lemon juice and a pinch of flaky sea salt.1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt, 1 squeeze Lemon Juice
Notes
Nadia's Expert Tips And Troubleshooting Notes
- Trimming Asparagus: Once you are ready to use the asparagus, you will want to trim the ends, as that is the woody part of the spear, which is too tough to eat. The best way to determine how much of the asparagus to trim is by holding it from the top of the spear in your left hand and the bottom of the spear in your right hand. Bend the asparagus, and where it naturally breaks, this is an indicator of where you should trim each asparagus spear in the bunch.
- Short On Time: Smoke your asparagus for 25 minutes, then crank up the heat to 375 degrees and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Too Mushy: Try smoking for 30–45 minutes instead of 1 hour for a firmer bite.
- Too Dry: Drizzle a bit more oil before cooking and cover loosely with foil for part of the cook.
- Bitter Flavor: Make sure to trim the woody ends properly and use fresh asparagus in season.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 851IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
