Roasted Asparagus Recipe
๐ Total Time: 30 minutes
๐ฅ Servings: 2
๐ฝ๏ธ Yield: Varies
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Roasted Asparagus recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1/2 green pepper
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pinches of salt (to taste)
- Pepper to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mix the olive oil and minced garlic together and set aside to blend for 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to infuse. |
| 2 | Meanwhile, prepare the asparagus by holding each spear in both hands and bending until it naturally snaps. This removes the tough ends. Trim the bottoms to even them off. |
| 3 | Using a knife, remove any scales from the bottom of the asparagus spears. |
| 4 | Cut the green pepper into long slices. |
| 5 | Place the prepared asparagus spears in a zip-lock plastic bag and add the olive oil and garlic mixture. Toss to coat the asparagus evenly. |
| 6 | Preheat the oven to 450ยฐF (230ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. |
| 7 | Arrange the coated asparagus on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 5-10 minutes, depending on the size of the asparagus, until crisp-tender. |
| 8 | Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the sliced green peppers. Toss everything together to coat the peppers with the flavorful oil mixture. |
| 9 | Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the peppers are also crisp-tender. |
| 10 | Once done, remove from the oven and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of the roasted asparagus and peppers! |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 263.9
- Total Fat: 21.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 36.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 17g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.4g
- Sugars: 5.1g
- Protein: 7g
Recipe Notes:
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the olive oil and garlic mixture for extra flavor.
- Ensure the asparagus spears are evenly coated with the oil mixture to achieve uniform roasting.
- Adjust the roasting time according to your preference for the desired level of tenderness.
- Serve the roasted asparagus and peppers as a side dish or enjoy them as a light and healthy snack.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Simply reheat before serving.
