Mediterranean Recipes, Recipes

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

Posted on by Editorial Team
28
Oct

There are many ways you can cook asparagus, but roasting is our absolute favorite. When the stalks darken and crisp, they’re not burning, they’re developing more flavor. And for thicker stalks, roasting makes a perfectly tender interior that seriously can’t be beat. Here’s to cook perfect asparagus every time.

  1. Trim the woody ends. The bottom of asparagus spears are super tough and nearly impossible to bite through, even when cooked. Cut them off, or peel off the thick green outer layer using a vegetable peeler! 
  2. Season generously. Don’t be shy with salt and pepper or else your asparagus can turn out very bland. 
  3. Roast in a single layer. If you overcrowd the pan, you risk steaming the asparagus, which would prohibit char. Char is good! 

Looking to amp up the flavor? A sprinkle of parm or a squeeze of lemon juice never hurts! Got leftovers? Throw it in some creamy bacon risotto, lemony pasta, or cheesy skillet quiche. 

CAL/SERV: 119

YIELDS: 4

PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 5 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

2 lb. asparagus, stalks trimmed

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper 

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 400º. On a large baking sheet, toss asparagus with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Roast until tender and slightly charred, 25 minutes.
Editorial Team