Roasted Asparagus is a delicious side dish, but sometimes I use it as a first course appetizer and frequently serve it with whole grain or other salads as part of a buffet.

Roasted Asparagus
Servings
Ingredients
- 20-24 asparagus spears
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Preparation
- 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.2 Wash the asparagus, remove the woody bottoms and peel the spears if they are thick.3 Coat the asparagus with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay the asparagus in a single layer on a cookie sheet.4 Roast the asparagus for 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Sprinkle with a few drops of lemon juice or Balsamic vinegar. Serve hot, cool or at room temperature.
- Source: Ronnie Fein











Best fresh, but room temp is ok
Can these be refrigerated/frozen or recommended to serve only fresh?
So tasty, healthy and easy. Highly recommended.