Roasted Tarragon Asparagus Recipe

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The simple seasoning turns fresh asparagus spears into a special spring side dish that's speedy, too.—Joyce Speckman, Holt, California

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Roasted Tarragon Asparagus Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

Directions

Place asparagus in a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 13-15 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with tarragon. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 54 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Roasted Tarragon Asparagus in Quick Cooking March/April 2002, p20