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Perfect Roasted Asparagus

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 85 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus spears the thicker the better for roasting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher/coarse salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. While the oven is preheating, gently break off the lower ends of the asparagus. This is the tough part that isn’t so great for eating. The asparagus should break naturally when you bend the asparagus about 1-2 inches up the stalk. Discard the lower, tough portion.
  2. Lay the asparagus in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil. Using your fingers, gently roll the asparagus to evenly coat with the oil. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and pepper. Again, lightly roll the asparagus so the salt and pepper gets evenly distributed.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes, checking often the last one to two minutes of baking, until the asparagus is tender when pierced with a fork. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 85kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 85

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 85kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.