• Roasted Asparagus

  Filed under Side Dish - Vegetable
  Apr 5
  
  I hope you all had a wonderful Easter!

  We woke up to several inches of snow, so while it didn’t feel like springtime or Easter outside, I still am super excited that spring is here. Now if only the weather would cooperate!

  One thing that always screams spring to me is asparagus. This time of year, I certainly eat my fair share of it! In fact, I was just telling my mom yesterday that whenever I make it for my husband and I, I have to make at least a full pound because I can easily eat a half pound myself. Especially if it is roasted!

  This recipe is super simple, plus a little fancy at the same time. And the best part is that it is easy as can be!! This would be the perfect accompaniment to any springtime meal.

  Roasted Asparagus
  from Food Network Magazine April 2010

  Serves 4-6

  Total time: 20 minutes

  2 pounds asparagus
  1 tablespoon olive oil
  salt and pepper
  1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
  1/2 cup chopped parsley
  grated zest of 1 lemon

  Preheat oven to 450F. Trim asparagus.

  Toss the asparagus with the olive oil and salt and pepper and place it on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven until lightly browned.

  Mix the pine nuts, parsley and lemon zest. Sprinkle over the asparagus. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.

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  13 Comments

13 Responses to “Roasted Asparagus”

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   Kim said on April 5th, 2010 at 2:28 pm

   Never tried roasted asparagus with the pine nuts – sounds great to me!

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   Bumpkin on a Swing said on April 5th, 2010 at 2:48 pm

   Deborah,
   This weekend I made Shrimp with Orzo and Tomato, and also your birthday cupcakes, Captain John said I should sign on first thing this morning, and give you a virtual kiss "smack on her fantastic lips" He loved it,to say the least!

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   Pam said on April 5th, 2010 at 4:09 pm

   I love asparagus and have some in the refrigerator now and will make this! Thanks! Yum!!!

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   Joanne said on April 5th, 2010 at 5:21 pm

   I always put down at least half a pound of asparagus when I make it. It's obscene. I love this recipe! Sounds great with the pine nuts.

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   Katerina said on April 5th, 2010 at 5:45 pm

   I will have to try pine nuts next time. I just love lemon juice and Parmesan on roasted asparagus.

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   Barbara said on April 5th, 2010 at 7:40 pm

   I've made roasted asparagus (I like all my veggies roasted!) but never added pine nuts. Great idea and it looks prettier, too!

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   Maria said on April 5th, 2010 at 8:14 pm

   I am loving asparagus, but not the snow and cold weather:(

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   Sook said on April 5th, 2010 at 8:45 pm

   That is my favorite way to prepare asparagus.

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   Abby said on April 5th, 2010 at 9:15 pm

   I love asparagus made this way. Haven't had any yet this year, but I hope to make it to the farmers market soon to get some!

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    Bethany Park said on April 6th, 2010 at 2:30 am

    Looks great! We made some roasted asparagus on a whim to round out our Easter dinner. I love the garlic + asparagus combination, but pine nuts are an extra treat!

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    Ingrid said on April 6th, 2010 at 2:58 am

    Hope you had a delicious and happy Easter!
    ~ingrid

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    Elizabeth and Jared said on April 6th, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    We've just finished our Asparagus season here in Oz. And my did we have a LOT of asparagus! I found a fantastic asparagus recipe with balsamic, butter, pepper and parmesan that i'll post some time and give you a shout!

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    oneordinaryday said on April 13th, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    I love roasted asparagus and yours looks just delicious. I've got to get to the farmers market and pick some up!

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