ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND MOREL MUSHROOMS

Roasted Asparagus and Morel Mushrooms image

Roasting asparagus and mushrooms creates an extra dimension of flavor.

Provided by chpmnk42

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and halved
1 pound fresh morel mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup arugula
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Arrange asparagus and mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Roast, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add butter and thyme. Toss to coat, and roast an additional 5 minutes.
Arrange vegetables on a serving platter. Top with arugula, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 313.5 mg, Sugar 2 g