Roasted Asparagus and Other Vegetables
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Add dried Italian seasoning or a combination of dried herbs, such as thyme, oregano, or rosemary for added flavor to this roasted vegetable side dish.


Roasted Asparagus and Other Vegetables

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Servings: Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Related Categories: Asparagus, Healthy Vegetable Dishes, Roasted Asparagus, Vegetable Appetizers, Vegetables
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2  lb.
    fresh asparagus, trimmed, or other vegetables, (see below)
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    chopped fresh herbs or 2 tsp. dried herbs, crushed (optional)
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    extra-virgin olive oil
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    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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  • 1  oz.
    Parmesan cheese, shaved
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Heat a heavy shallow baking pan in the oven for 5 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl toss asparagus with herbs, oil, salt, and pepper.
3.
In the hot baking pan spread asparagus in a single layer. Return to oven. Roast, uncovered, until spears are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 10 to 12 minutes, depending on spear thickness, stirring once during roasting.
4.
Remove baking pan from oven. With tongs, transfer asparagus to a serving platter. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Test Kitchen Tip
Use dried Italian seasoning or a combination of dried herbs, such as thyme, oregano, or rosemary.

Vegetable Roasting Times
1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces --35 to 40 minutes1 lb. green beans, trimmed and pre-cooked in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drained --8 to 10 minutes1-1/2 lb. sweet potatoes, thinly sliced --16 to 18 minutes1-1/2 lb. fingerling potatoes, or new potatoes cut in half lengthwise -- 25 to 30 minutes

Note
All roasting times are at 450 degrees F. For vegetables roasted longer than 15 minutes, stir occasionally until they are tender.
Nutrition information
Calories 107, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 243 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 11%, Iron 11%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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