There is no better way to enjoy asparagus than to roast it! Roasting asparagus is a simple and delicious way to prepare this vegetable. The asparagus is crunchy yet tender, and rich in flavour. You’ll never boil it again.
For some reason I’m craving asparagus lately. I’ve eaten it 3 times since Sunday, yes, 3 times. Maybe it’s my longing for spring. Or maybe it’s this delicious way it’s prepared…there’s no better way to prepare asparagus than to roast it!
A few years ago I discovered this no-mush, no-fail way to cook asparagus. I used to boil asparagus because that was just what I thought you did…it’s the only way I ever saw anyone make it. But I’m here to tell you that you should never boil your asparagus ever again. No one likes mushy, colourless asparagus. The key to delicious asparagus is to roast it in your oven. Roasting it is the only way I’ll ever make asparagus. It’s quick, easy and comes out bright, tender, crunchy and rich in flavour every single time. I hope you’ll try it like this too!
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Roasted Asparagus
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
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There is no better way to enjoy asparagus than to roast it! Roasting asparagus is a simple and delicious way to prepare this vegetable. The asparagus is crunchy yet tender, and rich in flavour. You’ll never boil it again.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- olive oil
- salt
- fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
- Lay the asparagus in one row, on a cookie sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then generously season them with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 5-10 minutes. Make sure to watch them closely so they don’t burn or overcook.
More Delicious Roasted Vegetable Recipes:
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Roasted Beets
- Oven Roasted Potatoes with Herbs
Superb! Have a delicious day!
7 Comments
Camilla
March 8, 2011 at 6:55 PMHmm…Sounds delicious…I see them in the grocery store and dont know how to prepare them but this sounds like a really yummy way to do it…My parents put them on the grill.
PaisleyJade
March 9, 2011 at 12:11 AMYUM!! I love them too – sometimes I toss fresh chopped ones into a salad.
Katie
March 9, 2011 at 4:33 AMSounds like a delish way to make them. I’ll have to try it. I always make mine in an asparagus steamer, which boils the bottom and steams the tops.
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Asparagus-Vegetables-Steamer/dp/tech-data/B0000DE7UH
Katie
March 9, 2011 at 5:27 PMI have only been married and cooking for myself for a very short while. I bought some asparagus the other day having no idea how to fix it. I just happened across your blog yesterday, and this was the top post! I tried this, and I loved it! I also enjoyed looking through your blog. I used your crunchy chicken recipe last night as well!
Best wishes, Katie.
http://www.thecolorhappy.blogspot.com/
Sheryn
February 7, 2013 at 11:44 AMMy favorite!!!
I bake mine as well, but sprinkle a little
Parmessan Cheese on them too…
Yummers….
Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers
October 15, 2014 at 8:13 PMHi, it’s asparagus season over here in Sydney and I am just pulling together a post on asparagus recipes for my little blog and was going to put in a link to this one, if ok with you? Such a simple but delicious recipe, love it.
Jo-Anna@APrettyLife
October 15, 2014 at 8:16 PMHi Vicki! That would be great! Thank you so much! Btw, it’s amazing to know that you are starting asparagus season over there! We’re preparing for winter and snow over here! 🙂