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This
delicious and very easy-to-make Oven Roasted Asparagus recipe was shared with me by Dina Calanchini of
Sacramento, CA. Dina belongs to a Ladies Dinner Group in the Sacramento area, and they have lots of
fun creating and cooking many different types of foods. Dina likes to
serve this delicious asparagus dish with her
Stuffed Flank Steak
and
Beef Tenderloin Roast - Filet of Beef Roast.
Photo is
courtesy of Karen Calanchini, Food Stylist and Photographer, of Redding,
CA.
Check out
How to
Select, Store, and Cook Asparagus. Check out more
of Linda's great
Asparagus Recipes
Oven-Roasted Asparagus Recipe
Recipe Type:
Asparagus,
Balsamic Vinegar,
Vegetables
Yield:
4 servings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients:
1 to 2 bunches of
asparagus spears
Extra-virgin
olive oil
Coarse
salt or sea salt
Coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon good-quality
balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon butter
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Wash the asparagus and snap or cut off the tough ends of the asparagus. Arrange asparagus
in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil until well coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast the asparagus in the oven until tender, approximately 12 to 18 minutes, depending on
the thickness of the asparagus spears and until the desired tenderness.
Alternatively, put the asparagus on the barbecue grill over medium-high to high
heat and roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until desired tenderness.
If roasting on the barbecue, the asparagus requires constant turning to avoid
burning the bottom.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the balsamic vinegar and soy sauce. Add the
butter and continue to stir until melted and incorporated. Remove from heat and
drizzle the sauce over the cooked asparagus.
Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and enjoy!
Makes 4 servings.
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