ROASTED ASPARAGUS

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I got this recipe from "Simple Vegetarian Pleasures" by Jeanne Lemlin. I LOVE asparagus and am always on the lookout for new ways to make it. This is such an easy and elegant way to serve it. The asparagus gets a slightly nutty flavor after roasting, which makes it even more yummy.

Provided by taylortwo

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb asparagus
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon regular table salt)

Steps:

  • 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 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.
  • They should be tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.
  • The tips of the spears will get very brown but watch them to prevent burning.
  • They are great plain, but sometimes I serve them with a light vinaigrette if we need something acidic to balance out our meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 306.7, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.7

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