We eat so much asparagus every year when it’s in season, it’s downright embarrassing! We’re simply crazy about it, and never get enough during its short seasonal window. I just bought 6 pounds of it while grocery shopping yesterday, and the 2 of us will easily polish it right off this week. Today’s asparagus recipe is how we make it the most often, roasted to caramelized perfection. But I’ve never shared a recipe for any of these simple side dishes we make because they can barely be called a recipe. They’re more like a method. But having just a touch of seasonings plus the right oven temperature is everything to making your veggies so good you can’t stop eating them.
Now let’s make this recipe step by step
Step 1: Measure out the olive oil and mince the garlic. Break/snap off the tough woody ends of the asparagus stalks. Step 2: Evenly spread the asparagus in a single layer over a parchment-lined baking sheet. I like to use parchment paper for easy clean-up. Step 3: Then toss the asparagus together with the olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. I like to do this right on the baking sheet for the easiest cleanup. Step 4: Roast until just tender but still bright green. The garlic will brown and the asparagus will just start to caramelize around the edges.
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I really hope you enjoy this simple, and oh-so-tasty roasted asparagus recipe. And if you do get a chance to make it, I hope you’ll leave me a comment/rating below. I always love hearing from you here! Also for more side dish inspiration, check out the recipe index.
