What’s not to love about asparagus? It’s gorgeous, it’s flavorful and the ease of cooking it makes it a go-to in our house. There are many ways to prepare this beautiful green, but I gravitate towards Roasted Asparagus because of one of Mike’s and my favorite chefs, Jamie Oliver.
Jamie recommends roasting the asparagus without any seasoning. Mike and I used to always add the seasoning first, so this was a new technique to us. We gave his suggestion a try and haven’t gone back since.
Adding the seasoning after roasting it allows the natural flavors of the asparagus to shine through. There’s almost a nuttiness to the taste. It’s delicious and works well as a side with anything you’re making for dinner.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of green asparagus
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, to taste
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash asparagus and break off the ends. Asparagus lets you know where to break it.
- Drizzle the baking sheet with olive oil.
- Place asparagus on the baking sheet without any seasoning. Roasting asparagus without seasoning actually brings out a really nice nutty flavor.
- Roast asparagus for about 10-15 minutes, using a fork to test the crispness.
- Remove asparagus from oven and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt, pepper, lemon and grated Parmesan.
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New member of Windy City Bloggers. Your pic is amazing! Peter @Feed Your Soul Too
Hi Peter! Yay – welcome to Windy City Bloggers! Thanks for the compliments on my photography! I’m excited to check out your blog! Thanks for commenting!
-Regan