Roasted Asparagus and Leeks

Name: Roasted Asparagus and Leeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 12 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise; 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 12 servings.

No vegetable says spring quite like asparagus. In this recipe, we combine pretty green spears with leeks. Crushed red pepper adds a bit of zest.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
12 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Place asparagus and leeks on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables.
2. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 83 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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