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Roasted Asparagus on white platter.

Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus is easy to make and brings out the delicate flavor. Perfect for spring side dishes. 

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

For Serving (select one)

  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • drizzle of Balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Trim Asparagus: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Using a sharp knife, trim the end of spear where the asparagus turns from green to white, about one inch off the bottom of the asparagus. 

  2. Roast: Place trimmed asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil evenly over spears. Gently roll spears to coat with oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and generously with black pepper. Roast until spears are tender when pierced with a fork, about ten minutes. Roasting time varies depending on the thickness of the spears.
  3. Serve: Serve as is or sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the spears. Or drizzle lightly with freshly squeezed lemon or a balsamic vinegar.