Grilled Asparagus with Chorizo and Lime

By Liliana Moyano for Shine Latina

Grilled asparagus with chorizo and lime
Grilled asparagus with chorizo and lime

Chorizo is a very common type of sausage from Latin America. Each country has its version with unique flavor, color and seasoning. In my family we grill steak, arepas, and veggies in our regular Sunday barbeque but the one item we can't miss is a juicy grilled chorizo. This type of sausage is packed with flavorful animal fat that melts when grilling the chorizo. I like to use that same oil to cook veggies on a flat surface over the grill.

Last week I had chorizo, asparagus and lemon. These three items came out to be a great combination on the grill. I took a flat surface and grilled some pieces of chorizo letting the oils and juices come out. Then I cooked some asparagus on the chorizo oil and topped them with a few lemon wedges. At the end, the vegetables were grilled to perfection and took after the flavors of the chorizo and lemons. This is a perfect side dish for your next barbeque.

Grilling the chorizo and lime
Grilling the chorizo and lime

Ingredients


3 chorizos, chopped
1 lb. asparagus
½ tbsp. olive oil
1 lime, sliced

Try this dish with my perfect white rice




Directions

Asparagus on the grill
Asparagus on the grill

Place a flat iron surface over the grill and preheat it for five minutes. Spread the chopped chorizo and lime wedges evenly and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the oils start to release. Cut the asparagus in halves and place them on the grill with olive oil. Stir occasionally and cook for 15 minutes. Ideally, the asparagus should taste crunchy outside and tender inside.

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