how to make oven roasted asparagus

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

I'm assuming medium asparagus with about a dime-size diameter here. If you have super skinny pencil-like asparagus (or skinnier!) reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Author Amy Palanjian
Cuisine American
Course side
Calories 89kcal
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Wash and pat dry the asparagus. Snap off the ends that are gray/white discard. Start to break the spears in that area of the stem and it will naturally break just where it's supposed to. This removes the less tender part of the stalk.
  • Place asparagus onto the prepared baking sheet and toss with oil. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, adjusting the time down a few minutes if your asparagus is super skinny. (12-14 is usually perfect for classic medium thickness spears.) You can use a paring knife to poke into the center of a spear to make sure it's nice and tender, or simply remove one from the pan and taste it!
  • Serve warm as a side dish or tossed into pasta, ravioli, rice, or a salad.

Equipment

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • For the freshest tasting asparagus, eat it within a day or two of bringing it home from the store.
  • To store asparagus in the fridge, store stems standing upright in a mason jar or vase like flowers. You just need an inch or two of water in the container. This keeps the stalks super fresh!
  • Set your oven time for the lower end of the time range and check for doneness with a paring knife and cook a little more as needed.
  • Cut into smaller pieces or leave long as you like.
  • Top with grated or shredded cheese if you like.
  • Serve as a simple side dish or stir into scrambled eggs or pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 294mg, Potassium: 271mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1013IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 3mg
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