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Roasted Asparagus Recipe

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Since asparagus is so abundant here come spring, I like to put it to great use with this recipe. We all look forward to this side dish each year.—Vikki Rebholz, West Chester, Ohio

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Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 10-12 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

4 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

Arrange asparagus in a single layer in two foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning once. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 73 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 122 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Roasted Asparagus in Taste of Home April/May 2003, p7

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Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2011 by momcooksgoodfood

My family did not think they liked asparagus until they tried this recipe!

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2011 by mfrances

This is my favourite way to eat asparagus. So simple, yet so delicious!

Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2010 by sdavis626

I don't really follow this recipe exactly. I use as much or as little asparagus as I like, then just drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Bake as directed. I skip the sesame seeds, since I don't usually have those on hand. I like asparagus, but making this way I LOVE it! It is so much better than steaming.