Baked Asparagus With Toasted Walnuts Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Baked Asparagus With Toasted Walnuts recipe. Perfectly seasoned and baked to perfection, this dish offers a burst of healthy goodness that’s easy to prepare and enjoy with friends and family.
Recipe Category:
Vegetable
Keywords:
Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Less Than 60 Minutes, Oven
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 90.6
- Fat Content: 7.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 3mg
- Sodium Content: 24.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 5.3g
- Fiber Content: 2.5g
- Sugar Content: 1.6g
- Protein Content: 3.2g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 | Asparagus |
| – | Salt |
| – | Fresh Ground Pepper |
| 1 | Butter |
| 3 | Walnut Oil |
| 1 1/2 | Olive Oil |
| – | Lemon Juice |
| – | Salt |
| – | Fresh Ground Black Pepper |
| 4 | Walnuts |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 300°F.
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Prepare Asparagus: Break off the woody stems of the asparagus. If the stalks are thick, consider peeling them with a vegetable peeler, pulling from the stem end toward the tip. However, pencil-thin spears do not require peeling. Place the prepared asparagus in a greased or sprayed 9×13 inch glass baking dish.
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Season Asparagus: Sprinkle the asparagus lightly with salt and pepper. Dot the asparagus with butter for added flavor.
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Bake Asparagus: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake the asparagus in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender but still crisp. If preparing ahead, the asparagus can be baked a day in advance and reheated in the microwave when needed.
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Prepare Topping: While the asparagus is baking, prepare the topping. In a small bowl, whisk together the walnut oil, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
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Chill Topping (Optional): If not serving immediately, the topping can be refrigerated overnight. Remember to bring it to room temperature before using.
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Serve: Before serving, spoon the prepared topping over the baked asparagus and sprinkle with toasted walnuts for an added crunch and flavor.
Enjoy!
Serve this delightful Baked Asparagus With Toasted Walnuts as a side dish or appetizer at your next gathering and relish in its healthy and delicious flavors!
