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This is one of the most ridiculously simple vegetable dishes in existence. It can be served on its own or used in any number of side dishes or salads.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
After you wash the asparagus thoroughly, stack a bunch together and lop off the tough/thick bottom an inch or so.
Spread out the asparagus in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Pat it as dry as you can, as you don’t want any water to “steam” the asparagus in the oven.
Begin by generously drizzling olive oil all over the asparagus and then sprinkle the asparagus generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Roast the asparagus for about ten minutes. The secret here is for the oven to be very hot so the asparagus can begin to brown on the outside without overcooking and getting too flimsy. You want the finished asparagus to still have a bite to it.
Enjoy!
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Melissa McCauley on 4.6.2010
Made this for Easter and my in-laws ate it all!
meeshiesmom on 3.12.2010
This is exactly how I make mine on the grill. Can’t wait for the wild asparagus that comes up in the spring. Nothing compares. I also use this same method for zucchini. So good. Thanks.
Bare Feet on the Dashboard on 3.12.2010
we do this at least once a week! i thought i didn’t like asparagus until about 2 years ago (i’m 30). now, i love it.
hmac on 3.11.2010
This is exactly how I make asparagus and it’s sooooooo good! I blame the salt.
pattycake on 3.11.2010
My family loves asparagus this way…try drizzling a little bit of balsamic vinegar on it just as you take it out of the oven…divine!