ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND LEEKS

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No vegetable says spring quite like asparagus. In this recipe, we combine pretty green spears with leeks. Crushed red pepper adds a bit of zest.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
12 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place asparagus and leeks on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges