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!