Recently for dinner, I wanted to try a new and easy recipe for veggies. I found this gem on Pinterest. It is healthy, quick, and man-oh-man is it tasty! Someone once said that it “tastes like candy” and I wholeheartedly agree!
The Goodies:
- lb fresh asparagus
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp parsley
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 c parmesan
Directions:
Now, the recipe I used called for lemon juice. I must admit that I did not use it. I can’t handle that lemony-citrus taste. I like my veggies salty, not sweet. But that’s just my opinion. The recipe’s directions are a bit different than what I tried, so I decided to post my spin on it here.
First, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar and spices in a medium-sized bowl. Then, dip the asparagus in the mixture in groups of 3-4 spears at a time. Now, I realize this may seem excessive, but I wanted to make sure that each spear was covered in the savory concoction. After every spear is thoroughly covered, spread the asparagus on a pan and sprinkle parmesan on top. Bake in the oven @ 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
Enjoy this deliciously easy snack! Since asparagus is one of my very favorite recipes, I LOVE it!
Borrowed from: http://rufusguide.wordpress.com/2010/12/21/roast-asparagus/
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