Baked Asparagus is the perfect way to eat it. If you’ve never tried it before, start with this easy recipe!
I had never tried asparagus until a couple months ago when my husband’s sister Melanie made it for dinner. Nor had I ever wanted to. It just never looked appealing to me. My world has changed. It is such a simple dish, but that’s the beauty of it. You know me and simple. We are like this *fingers crossed*. All Melanie did was drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper, and put it in the oven. Oh.My. I have been craving it ever since. I ordered a Bountiful Basket last week and guess what was a part of it? My little asparagus! I was thrilled. So I made a green dinner for St. Patty’s Day. Chicken and Broccoli with Spinach Fettucini Alfredo with the sauce colored green. So fun. I love having kids. It gives me an excuse to still enjoy these things.
Baked Asparagus
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Author: Mandy Bird
Serves: 5
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of Asparagus
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Wash and cut about 1 inch off the ends of the asparagus. Not the bushy part. The straight end. Place on a cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir around so all the pieces get coated.
- Bake at 375 for about 15 minutes. Check and continue baking until tender.
Asparagus is a favorite veggie at my house! We love it. We had it for supper tonight 🙂
This looks yummy! I also wanted to let you know that you were the winner of the giveaway. You were the only one who had people mention that you sent them! Way to go! Email me you adress and I will send it to you.<br />Maria
Hi Mandy! I love baked asparagus – totally brings out the flavor of one of my all time favorite veggies.<br />It is vegetarian week at Get Grillin' we would love if you submitted up to any 3 recipes (they don't have to be grilled) to our link up. This one would be perfect!<br />This week we have a ManPans giveaway. http://su.pr/3GCtXU
oh yes! i LOVE roasted asparagus. my kids eat them like french fries! love your pictures. so gorgeous. 🙂