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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I have used this recipe on countless occasions and always get a rave review on this simple way to prepare asparagus. I have also used this vegetable side to film my food TV star pilot, which you can watch at: /pages/Heather-Moloian-Blue-Ribbon-Chef/1336267700140 87?ref=ts&v=wall The asparagus has both a soft, yet crisp texture and is versatile to accompany any main dish! Ingredients:
1 lb fresh asparagus |
1 tablespoon of crushed garlic |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
kosher sea salt |
fresh pepper |
Directions:
1. Heat the oven for 400 degrees.
2. Clean and cut off the thick ends (about 1 inch) of the asparagus and place in a deep baking dish (glass or porcelain preferred). With a pastry brush, brush on the crushed garlic in both vertical and horizontal directions to coat the vegetable. Drizzle the olive oil (add more if desired) in a horizontal direction from left to right. Finish off the asparagus by lightly dusting the top with the sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Bake in the oven uncovered for 15-20 minutes. When the asparagus looks tender, change the oven temperature setting to broil for 5 minutes to deepen and crisp the tips of the vegetable.
3. Serve immediately!
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