Springtime Asparagus
This is an extremely simple yet delicious way to prepare asparagus. For this recipe the quality of the asparagus is important to look for fresh, large, thick spears of asparagus from your local farmer’s market.- Serves: 2 people
- Prep. Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Tools: Baking sheet
- INGREDIENTS
- 1 bunch of asparagus stalks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1 slice of lemon
- DIRECTIONS
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400º.
- 2. Wash the asparagus spears and gently break off the ends of the asparagus to get rid of the woody parts. The asparagus should naturally break in the right place.
- 3. 3. Drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle the salt over the asparagus.
- 4. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, tossing once.
- 5. Squeeze lemon over the asparagus and serve immediately.
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