Simple grilled spring greens with homemade lemon parsley butter make the perfect side dish as we start to welcome some sunshine to the year!
The sun is finally starting to make a consistent appearance and we’ve even managed to have two barbeques already! For April, I think we’re doing pretty well.
What I love about spring and summer in terms of food is the wide availability of so much fresh produce that can be cooked quickly. Green vegetables only need a matter of minutes on a grill and they are ready to be eaten. Paired with my homemade lemon parsley butter, it’s a perfect match!
Next on our list is to actually buy some furniture for our balcony so we can actually sit on something out there haha! Do you find there’s always a ton of small home projects to do that you just don’t have time for? I’ve JUST got around to decorating our shelving units in the living room that we’ve had for (ahem…) 18 months. Ooops. Next is the balcony, then onto the gallery wall above the sofa in the living room… although I might be pushing myself on that one… My life is just not “Pinterest” enough haha!
So for me, keeping it simple works nicely, and grilled spring greens are a great start to the warm weather!
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Grilled Spring Greens with Homemade Lemon Parsley Butter
Simple grilled spring greens with homemade lemon parsley butter make the perfect side dish as we start to welcome some sunshine to the year!
Ingredients: Lemon Parsley Butter
2 Tablespoons Butter,
Juice of half a Lemon,
1 Tablespoon finely chopped Fresh Parsley,
Salt and Pepper for Seasoning.
Green vegetables great for grilling…
French Green Beans,
Spring Onions (scallions),
Sugar Snap Peas,
Asparagus,
Leeks,
Artichokes (after steaming).
Steps:
To make the lemon parsley butter, melt the butter and mix with the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Allow to cool slightly, then taste and season as necessary.
Grill any vegetables you like on a hot griddle pan and toss with the butter while still warm. Serve as a great side dish for any spring menu!
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