Roasted Asparagus
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Simple Vegetarian Pleasures, online
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Asparagus, Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon regular table salt)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Cut off the woody bottom part of the asparagus spears and discard.
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With a vegetable peeler, peel off the skin on the bottom 2-3 inches of the spears (this keeps the asparagus from being all “stringy”).
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Place asparagus on foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
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Sprinkle with salt.
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With your hands, roll the asparagus around until they are evenly coated with oil and salt.
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Roast for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your stalks and how tender you like them.
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They should be tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.
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The tips of the spears will get very brown but watch them to prevent burning.