Roasted Asparagus

Name: Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings.
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

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

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 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-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.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 73 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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

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MarineMom_texas

Jan 18, 2019

This is a quick easy recipe that we loved. Only 4 ingredients but the asparagus was delicious. An easy, uncomplicated recipe. Sometimes those are the best kind. I highly recommend this recipe. Volunteer Field Editor
annrms

Sep 27, 2018

Terrific way to bring regular roasted asparagus over the top! It's a keeper.
ebramkamp

Jul 28, 2016

I love roasting vegetables and this recipe is a keeper/repeater. It's incredibly easy but full of flavor.
drufen

May 9, 2016

My whole family loves this roasted asparagus. This is easy, tasty and definitely we will make again and again. Second time I made it , I reduced the time to 10 minutes. We like it a little crisper, but it is still good at the longer time.
fensternat

Apr 5, 2016

Excellent! I forgot about the sesame seeds, but didn't miss them.
A_Stroko

Jun 10, 2014

Perfect every time!
TNbluffbaker

Oct 11, 2013

Didn't use sesame seeds, but it was still very good and easy to prepare!
minnie

May 24, 2012

This was SO good, I never roasted veggies before and had to make another batch it went so quick, I will be trying this with other veggies now I know how good roasting tastes.
jeanemed

Mar 29, 2012

Davulous. Didn't have olive oil so I used 2 tablespoons of butter. Will definitely make again.
momcooksgoodfood

Sep 27, 2011

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