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Easy Asparagus in a Toaster Oven
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 102 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 1 bunch 13-15 ounces fresh asparagus
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- Lemon wedge for garnish
Optional Herb Topping:
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon mint chopped fine
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
- If you would like to make the herb topping, combine all of the ingredients in a mortar.
- Using the pestle, smash all of the ingredients until a smooth paste is formed.
- Add more olive oil as needed so that it has a consistency of a thick sauce. This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one day. Leave it out at room temperature before serving so it liquifies again.
- To make the asparagus, start by preheating the toaster oven to 425F.
- Wash and pat dry the asparagus.
- Remove the bottom stalk of each asparagus. You can do this by bending the asparagus slightly and it will break off at the appropriate place on it’s own. You can also just cut 1-2” off with a sharp chef’s knife.
- Lay the asparagus flat on your toaster oven tray. Ideally, it’s a rack so that air can move around the asparagus. It’s very important that they all lay flat and do not touch each other. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Turn the toaster oven timer to 15 minutes. After about 7 minutes, shake the tray so the asparagus flips and turns sides.
- After a total of 15-20 minutes, your asparagus should be done.
- Divide up each serving and season with the fresh ground black pepper and lemon wedge.
- If you’d like to serve with the herb topping, scoop a few dollops of topping over the cooked asparagus.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
127mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
412IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 412IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.