Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Tasty Tuesday: Oven Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus is one of those vegetables that I wouldn't touch as a kid. But now, it's one of my favorites. (As long as it doesn't come from a can that is.) But the best part about asparagus, is that you can change up the flavor to suit your taste buds.


•Preheat oven to 425ยบ. 
•Start by bending the bottom ends of the asparagus stalks, the woody part of the stalk will naturally break off & discard the woody ends. 
•Lay asparagus in a single layer on a cooking sheet or glass pan. 
•Sprinkle with sea salt, ground black pepper, or other desired seasonings (garlic powder & curry powder are two of my favorites). 
•Roast for 10-18 minutes, depending on the amount of crunchiness you like to it (I do about 14 minutes for a slightly crunchy asparagus). 

If you think you might like this, but have never had asparagus before (which actually tastes like a woodier version of a green bean), try serving it with a drizzle of Hollandaise sauce. 

31 comments:

  1. Yum! Asparagus is sooo good! And that is one of my favorite ways to cook it. :)

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  2. I never think to buy asparagus, I think I may have to start now :) I'm excited to try this recipe, thanks!

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  3. This is how we make our Asparagus too. Love it made this way. Only way I will eat it. Just don't like that it makes my pee smell! gross!

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  4. I've never tried Asparagus before but this looks and sounds delicious so you *may* have convinced me to give it a try! The recipe seems easy enough that I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. This sounds so good! I love asparagus but never think to do anything other than a simple steam.

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  6. Oven roasting or pan searing Asparagus is the only way I can get my kids to touch this veggie.

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  7. We love asparagus as well but it is a bit expensive so we only buy it once in a while.

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  8. Oh, I am so glad you shared this, because I want to include this on my Thanksgiving table this year! I have roasted brussels sprouts but have been leery of trying my favorite asparagus for fear of burning it. This looks delicious!

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  9. I love oven roasted veggies but I have not done asparagus. This one is on my list.

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  10. Asparagus is the one vegetable that i just cannot get on board with lol not even grilled! You cant fool me! Anyways great post!

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  11. These look good but I just can't eat them...my sister loves them though. Thanks for sharing the recipe...passing it along.

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  12. Haven't had asparagus in a while and this will get me to buy some

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  13. We love asparagus and this seems like a wonderful way to prepare them.

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  14. I like this recipe.. i am on a clean eating diet and asparagus is on the menu!

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  15. that looks good. we grow a small amount 0f asparagus, but don't have it around much after that, good recipe. thanks

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  16. Yum that looks delicious! I've never tried it to be honest but that looks Sooo good!

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  17. I actually love asparagus...this looks really delicious!!!!

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  18. How yummy! This is a great recipe for Thanksgiving!

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  19. Looks so good! I always cook mine like this too

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  20. I love asparagus! It's huge around here, a lot of asparagus farms, even an asparagus festival! Best time of the year in my opinion :-D

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  21. I have never tasted asparagus before but it looks yummy.

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  22. I'm scared of asparagus, lol....my mom used to make me eat it out of a can when I was a kid. I wish I could come over and you can make it for me :-)

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  23. I could eat asparagus for every meal. I love it.

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  24. I have yet to cook asparagus for m family. I have had it once in my entire life and it was covered in a white pasta sauce.

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  25. I have just recently tried asparagus from the oven rather than being boiled and I LOVED it!

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  26. I love asparagus its one of my fav veggies next to brussel sprouts which I eat on a pretty regular basis.

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  27. Interesting method. I've never had it roasted. We normally just steam it.
    I will have to try it.

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  28. that looks so good. i love asparagus!! may have to make some tonight.

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  29. Asparagus is one of those foods I don't think about but love to eat when I see it. I like your preparation of it.

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  30. I love asparagus! This sounds absolutely yummylicious!

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