When you eat in-season fruits and veggies, you get to enjoy these foods at their peak of flavor and nutritional value. Peak-season asparagus needs little adornment. Here, it’s oven roasted, tossed in olive oil and topped with salt, pepper and garlic. You can also take this recipe to the grill. Cook in a grill pan for about 6 to 8 minutes.
PREP TIME
10 Min
COOK TIME
10-15 Min
SERVINGS
4
DIFFICULTY
Easy
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus (washed and trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the trimmed asparagus in an even layer on a baking sheet with rimmed edges.
- Drizzle the olive oil on top. Sprinkle sea salt, pepper and minced garlic on top.
- Use your hands to evenly coat the veggies in oil and seasonings.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the asparagus.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 | Calories: 89 | Total fat: 7g | Saturated fat: 1g | Carbohydrate: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fiber: 3g | Sodium: 584mg
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Asparagus and garlic
Recipe provided by ThedaCare Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education, courtesy of 100daysofrealfood.com
ThedaCare is pleased to offer nutrition and diabetes care. If you’d like to connect with a registered dietitian or diabetes educator, ask your care team for a referral.
