Roasted Asparagus

roasted-asparagus

It’s exciting to have fresh produce back on grocery store shelves. I was getting tired of looking at potatoes and squash, but now asparagus, berries, and avocado are all plump and on sale and it actually makes cooking seem less like a chore now.

My favorite method of cooking is still to chuck things in the oven and forget about it. I mean, how easy is that?(Cue the Ina Garten voice) Roasting also adds a lot of flavor as it cooks the vegetables through in a way that steaming or boiling doesn’t. This asparagus comes out much richer and nuttier than if it were cooked any other way.

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The lemon and salt at the end brighten up the flavor and brings out the sweet side of the asparagus. The garlic powder is completely optional but a nice touch to add a comforting savoriness to the dish that would go well along side red meat and potatoes.

Roasted Asparagus

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 bundle of asparagus, washed
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder(optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Method:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
  2. Toss the asparagus in the oil and garlic powder if using.
  3. Roast for 30 minutes until the asparagus is slightly past fork tender
  4. Remove from the oven and drizzle with the lemon juice. Finish with a sprinkling of salt.
  5. Serve hot.

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Alright, show of hands—who else forgot vegetables could actually taste good after the last 6 months?

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7 Responses to Roasted Asparagus
  1. Faith @ For the Health of It
    April 4, 2012 | 9:24 am

    Roasting veggies is rarely my go-to method, but with asparagus, it really is the best. Especially with a little sprinkling of Parmesan – it gets crispy and so amazing!

  2. Liz @ Tip Top Shape
    April 4, 2012 | 12:03 pm

    I laughed out loud at the Ina Garten voice part! For some reason, I always end up overcooking asparagus when I roast it. Next time, I will be following this recipe!

  3. Amber K
    April 4, 2012 | 1:36 pm

    I love the taste of roasted vegetables, but I hate waiting for them to be done! These look awesome.

  4. Ela
    April 4, 2012 | 2:24 pm

    Thanks for this–I’d never heard or thought of roasting asparagus before, but can see how it would be good.

    I never burn out on veggies, because there are so many to choose from, except when I burn out on all food in general…

  5. Robert Richards Recipes
    April 5, 2012 | 11:26 am

    Well, now I know I will have to get to the store to get the ingredients for this recipe. Because my friends are coming over this weekend so I have to make this recipe for them. Thanks soo much for this recipe! 🙂

  6. Tya @ Note Etc.
    April 7, 2012 | 10:35 am

    I got all the ingredients in hand except asparagus, I think I will try it soon!

    cheers

  7. Julia
    April 10, 2012 | 7:09 pm

    I half raise my hand. I didn’t quite forget, I just chose to ignore them. But, I have a bunch in the house right now, and I’m gonna roast them for dinner!