Asparagus with Goat Cheese



1 pound thin asparagus spears
Olive oil nonstick cooking spray
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
2 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted

1. Snap off and discard the woody base from each asparagus spear. Place asparagus in a shallow pan and coat lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. For a charcoal grill, grill asparagus spears on the greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place asparagus on greased grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.
3. Transfer asparagus to a serving platter. Coat lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle with goat cheese and pine nuts.

Servings: 4 servings