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Roasted Asparagus

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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?

Lemon-Garlic Asparagus

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As much as I love cooking desserts and brownies, standing over a stove with a  pan of olive oil and garlic and other familiar ingredients is just as comforting. The more garlic the better. The flavors reminded me of Spring and Easter, which is where my mind wants to be when the temperature is negative degrees with the wind-chill. I was a little heavy handed with the lemon when I made this so if you’re not in love with the flavor then I’d suggest going with less as more. 

Lemon-Garlic Asparagus

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Start by heating heating the oil in a pan with the minced garlic. Let the garlic sauté for a few minutes.

Meanwhile, cut the asparagus into 1-inch long segments.

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Add the asparagus to the pan and toss with the garlic and olive oil to coat.

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Pour in the lemon juice and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes until the asparagus is tender. If you’re not sure if it’s cooked enough, taste one from time to time.

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When it’s ready, sprinkle with salt to finish and serve hot.

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I’m not sure what you could serve this with. Or rather, I’m not sure what you couldn’t serve this with. It would be great as a light side dish with some red meat or a perfect flavor pairing with Jenna’s Lemon Brown Sugar chicken and mashed potatoes(OK, I just love mashed potatoes, but who doesn’t?).