Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nutritionist or professional chef. I do not provide nutritional breakdowns or carb counts with my recipes. Google is a great source for that if needed. Blessed be... and happy cooking!

Monday, March 4, 2024

Roasted Asparagus & Red Bell Pepper

 Credit goes to Chef Robert Lewis at happydiabetic.com

Roasted asparagus in the oven is one of the easiest ways to prepare asparagus. Just coat them with a little olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and maybe a little minced garlic, and roast them until lightly browned and tender.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb of asparagus
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh garlic -chopped
  • 2-3 tbsp thin red bell pepper slivers
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • lemon juice for drizzle

Preparation:

First, wash the asparagus in cold water and trim away the lower 1/4 of the stalk. Toss the asparagus in a large bowl with 1 tbsp of oil and 1 tbsp chopped garlic. Add kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to your tasting. 

Roast at 425°F on a foil-covered baking sheet until stalks are soft and the skin is slightly crispy. Turn the stalks at 10 minutes of roasting time, add the bell pepper and roast another 8-10 minutes.

Cutting thin strips of bell pepper to roast on top of the asparagus will offer a feast of flavor for your pallet and a feast of color for your eyes! Top your cooked asparagus with a sprinkle of fresh lemon juice. Serve with something like my Garlic Butter Baked Cod.

Blessed be... and happy cooking!