This is another wonderful asparagus recipe that I love to make. The best thing is that there are two different ways to make it depending on your mood. Here is what you'll need
1 bunch asparagus
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh cracked pepper & garlic to taste (I like to use a garlic & pepper grinder I have, you can also use fresh chopped garlic if you would like)
Optional toppings:
1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
zest of 1 lemon
*Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Wash your asparagus and trim the ends. Lay the asparagus out on a cookie sheet.
Mix the olive oil, lemon, and pepper together. Drizzle the mixture over the top of the asparagus and put it in the oven. Depending on the size of your asparagus, cook for about 15 minutes until it's tender and browned.
Pull out your asparagus. Now you can serve it like this or add the toppings! I like it both ways.
If you're using the toppings, you'll want to toast the almonds before you cook the asparagus. Mix together all the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the asparagus. Serve with a smile!! Enjoy!
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These are so beautiful! I love the presentation. Got to try this.
ReplyDeleteThanks Laurie! Maybe I should have mentioned in the post, I just used green onion stems to tie them together. :)
DeleteI love your presentation here--the little bundles are so cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ashley!
DeleteI love asparagus! Always looking for different ways to cook them. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMe too! My favorite is still with garlic butter and parmesan cheese! Although I'm not sure that it's the healthiest option!!
DeleteWhat a lovely summer side dish!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love it!
DeleteThx for connecting with me on foodbuzz. I just subscribed to your blog feed and can't wait to see what your next post will be!
ReplyDeleteIf I ever get my photos uploaded I've got some great ones to write up! I look forward to trying some of your recipes!
DeleteAsparagus is one vegetable that i haven't been able to get on board with but maybe this flavor combination might change my mind :)
ReplyDeleteReally??!! It's my favorite!! But I've heard others talk about not liking it also. Here is my most favorite asparagus recipe: http://avirtualessence.blogspot.com/2011/11/roasted-garlic-parmesan-asparagus.html
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