Best Aromatic Asparagus Recipes

OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS

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Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.

Provided by swedishmilk

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 471.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SAVORY ASPARAGUS

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Fresh asparagus dresses up a weeknight meal with aromatic tarragon. Try substituting the asparagus with broccoli for a twist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oil, tarragon, onion powder and pepper until blended. Drain asparagus; drizzle with oil mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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