How to Roast Asparagus
Roasting asparagus is probably my favorite ways to cook asparagus. The natural sugars in the vegetables are concentrated by the high heat and you get a lovely golden exterior.
Yield: 6 People
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time : 20 minutes
Ingredients :
- 1 ½ pounds asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- Juice of ½ a lemon optional
- ½ to 1 teaspoon minced capers optional
How to Roast Asparagus
Directions :
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Place the asparagus in a baking pan. Don’t worry about finding a pan large enough to hold the asparagus in one layer – the stalks can overlap a bit. Drizzle the olive oil over them and toss gently to coat the asparagus evenly. Sprinkle on the salt, and toss again.
- Roast the asparagus for 8 to 10 minutes for thin stalks, 10 to 14 for thick ones. If they overlap, just give them a little shuffle with a spatula halfway through the cooking time so they all have a chance to brown a bit. Remember that they will continue to cook a bit after you remove them from the oven, so take them out while they’re still a little firmer than you would like.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg .
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