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May 2, 2020

Roasted Asparagus- family recipe

Roasted Asparagus

  • Adapted from Food Hero

A wonderful way to get your kids to eat springtime asparagus!
THIS IS A Spring and SUMMER FAMILY RECIPE FOR Asaragus.
  • Prep Time5 min
  • Cook Time20 min
  • Total Time25 min
  • Yield12
  • Serving Size1/2 cup
  • Energy36 cal
  • Cuisine
    • American
  • Diet
    • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 5lbs Asparagus Spears, Fresh
  • 1 T + 11⁄2 teaspoon Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Method

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash asparagus spears and trim off the tough ends. Cut into 3-inch lengths.

2

Place asparagus in a large container. Add the oil, salt and pepper, and toss to coat the asparagus pieces.

3

Place asparagus in a single layer on a parchment lined sheet pan being careful not to overcrowd the pan. For 12 servings use 3 half-size sheet pans. For 24 servings use 6 half-size sheet pans or 3 full-size sheet pans.

4

Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the asparagus pieces are lightly browned and blistered.

  • Nutrition Facts

  • Serving Size1/2 cup
  • Amount per serving
  • Calories36
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat1.9 g2.44%
  • Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
  • Trans Fat0 g
  • Cholesterol0 mg0%
  • Sodium26 mg1.13%
  • Total Carbohydrate4 g1.45%
  • Dietary Fiber1 g3.57%
  • Calcium24 mg1.85%
  • Iron2 mg11.11%
  • Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)6 mg6.67%
  • * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Filed Under: Family Recipe, Spring, Summer

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