Simple Sophisticated Asparagus Appetizer

Here's an "appy" I served up at a recent gathering. It's easy, healthy and tastes great.

Ingredients
1 bundle of small asparagus
Parmigiano Reggiano
olive oil
Adobo seasoning (homemade or store bought)
Kosher salt
pepper
4-6 appetizer plates

Wash asparagus and dry in a soft towel. Spread veggies out on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with olive oil, Kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, Adobo seasoning or any of your other favorite spices (cumin, red pepper flakes, etc...). Gently toss asparagus so they are fully coated. Let them marinate in oil and spices for 30 minutes.

Heat up grill or grill pan. Sear the asparagus. You want them to get nice and brown on the outside, but still be slightly crisp. We're going for flavor without killing all the nutrients!

Remove from grill and cool slightly. Grab your favorite appetizer plates. Place a small bundles of asparagus on each plate. (This recipe will usually feed 4-6 guests.) You want each guest to have at least 5-6 asparagus. Using a sharp knife or veggie peeler, carve-off paper thin slices of your Parmesan cheese wedge. I like to criss-cross 2 thin strips over each bundle of asparagus.

If you don't have a cheese wedge, you can sprinkle the bundles lightly with grated cheese.

Serves 4-6 guests