Oh, how I love asparagus. It’s on sale everywhere right now, and it’s one of the fresh veggies that my kids will eat without complaint. As a matter of fact, my ten year-old squeals with delight when I mention that we’re having asparagus for dinner.
My favorite way to prepare asparagus is to roast it. It ends up with so much flavor; it’s crisp and tender all at the same time.
Roasted Asparagus
Roasted Asparagus
1 bunch of asparagus
Olive oil spray
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powderPreheat the oven to 425°.
Wash the asparagus and pat dry. Snap off the woody ends and discard. Spread the asparagus out in a single layer on a cookie sheet and spritz lightly with the olive oil spray. Sprinkle the salt and garlic powder over the asparagus spears.
Roast in the oven for 10 minutes and serve hot or chill. Serves 4.
How quick and easy is that? And so tasty, too. I think I could eat a huge plate of roasted asparagus for dinner, with nothing else.
Chilled, roasted asparagus is also great on a tray of dip and veggies.
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Delicious!! Thank you!
I love asparagus! Thanks for the recipe!!
This is my hands-down favorite way to make/eat asoaragus!
Blessings!
Gail
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Mmmmmm….asparagus. Love it any way you plop it in front of me, but roasted? Yum!
Thanks for the great tip and the beautiful photography!!
I have been looking for a way to make asparagus that we would love. I think I found it! Thanks:)
I love asparagus…I’ve never roasted it so ..I’m going to fix it that way next time…so glad it is almost asparagus season again! Thanks for sharing!
We love roasted asparagus around here! If there happens to be any leftovers, I chop them up the next day to use in an egg white omelet with tomatoes — yummy and healthy!
When I said we love it, that includes the dog. He can smell the asparagus roasting and sits by the oven until it comes out and he gets his share! He only does this with asparagus and sweet potatoes. Smart dog, lol.