Simple Roasted Asparagus is such an easy and elegant way to cook asparagus. The asparagus gets a slightly nutty flavor after roasting.
The nutty flavor makes asparagus even yummier!
I’m a big asparagus fan and I’m always on the lookout for new ways to make it. I absolutely love asparagus cooked this way.
I find it easier to put the asparagus in a bowl to toss with the oil. Sometimes I sprinkle with Parmesan as soon as it comes out of the oven.
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Simple Roasted Asparagus is exactly that... Simple! But oh so good.
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon regular table salt
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cut off the woody bottom part of the asparagus spears and discard. With a vegetable peeler, peel off the skin on the bottom 2-3 inches of the spears (this keeps the asparagus from being all "stringy" and if you eat asparagus you know what I mean by that).
- Place asparagus on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt.
- With your hands, roll the asparagus around until they are evenly coated with oil and salt. Roast for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your stalks and how tender you like them.
Simple Roasted Asparagus should be tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. The tips of the spears will get very brown but watch them in order to prevent burning.
They are great plain, but sometimes I serve them with a light vinaigrette if I want something acidic to balance out my meal.
Enjoy!
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Recipe based on one by taylortwo
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