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Roasted Asparagus

Name: Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 4 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

12 servings

Since asparagus is so abundant here in spring, I like to put it to use with this tasty roasted asparagus recipe. Not only does it come together quickly, but it calls for just a handful of items. We all look forward to this side dish each year. —Vikki Rebholz, West Chester, OH

Ingredients

4 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 12-15 minutes, turning once. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Roasted Asparagus Tips

Do you wash asparagus before roasting?

Before you start roasting the asparagus, it's best to rinse it and pat it dry.

Why is my roasted asparagus mushy?

To avoid mushy roasted asparagus, make sure to test your asparagus towards the end of the cooking time. Asparagus sizes vary and will take less or more time to cook based on the thickness. If you overcook your asparagus, it’ll end up soft and mushy.

What other seasonings can I use for roasted asparagus?

For added flavor, try tossing the asparagus with fresh minced garlic, red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice before roasting. This Parmesan Asparagus recipe is super easy! Find more ideas for how to cook asparagus.

Research contributed by Sarah Fischer, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 73 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.