4.88 11 Published Apr 29, 2019, Updated Mar 04, 2022 I started a #EBFbasics series and am excited to share another staple recipe today! Check out my guide for how to cook spaghetti squash, my quick pickled onions recipe and this lemon vinaigrette if you need more basic recipes to elevate your next meal.
Roasting Vegetables
Roasted veggies are a staple in the EBF household. Name a vegetable and I’ve probably roasted it before. We love roasted broccoli, asparagus and squash, but my favorite is probably roasted sweet potatoes. And the process is pretty similar for almost all veggies. The cooking time may vary from vegetable to vegetable, but the basic technique is the same: chopped veggies, a little oil, salt, pepper and whatever other seasonings you like. Roast at 375-400°F until veggies are fork soft and golden. That’s it!
Asparagus Nutrition Facts
You can likely find asparagus year-round at your local grocery store but asparagus is in season in the spring so it tastes best from March-June and it’s peak month is April! It is a nutrient-dense food, meaning it packs a lot of nutrients and not a lot of calories. 1 cup of asparagus is only 20 calories so it’s a wonderful vegetable for volume eating. It’s also loaded with fiber and has a lot of great vitamins and minerals – the most notable being folate, a nutrient that is essential for a healthy pregnancy, as well as, vitamin A, C and vitamin K, an essential nutrient for blood clotting and bone health.
How to Cook Asparagus
I love blanching asparagus for asparagus salad, but my favorite way to cook asparagus is to roast it! If you think you aren’t an asparagus fan, but you’ve only had it steamed, promise me you’ll try roasting it. Mushy asparagus is the worst, but that only happens when it’s overcooked. Trust me, it doesn’t become mushy when you roast it. It caramelizes a bit and gets nice and crisp, especially the tips. They’re the best part.
Make a Meal by Pairing This Roasted Asparagus With These Recipes
Apple Cider Vinegar Grilled ChickenGrilled Lemon ShrimpSpinach and Feta Turkey Burgers
More Asparagus Recipes to Try
Asparagus Salad10 Healthy Asparagus RecipesShrimp and Asparagus over Zucchini NoodlesLemon Garlic Sheet Pan MealAir Fryer Asparagus
