Ways to cook asparagus in the oven

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Ingredients
Goes well with
How long should you cook asparagus at 350?
What is the healthiest way to eat asparagus?
How many ways can you cook asparagus?

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Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:5 mins
- Cook:12 mins

Need some vibrant spring greens to go with your main meal? Try our super simple roasted asparagus recipe to showcase seasonal veg at its finest

Gluten-free
Healthy
Vegan
Vegetarian

Nutrition: per serving

Nutrient	Unit
kcal	70
fat	5g
saturates	1g
carbs	2g
sugars	2g
fibre	2g
protein	3g
salt	0.2g

Ingredients

200g asparagus
drizzle olive oil

Method

STEP 1
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Snap any woody tips off the asparagus where they naturally break apart. Put on a roasting tray, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 12 mins until they are tender.

Goes well with

▢ 2 bunches asparagus
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
▢ 1/2 teaspoons salt

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
Wash and pat dry the asparagus. Snap off the ends that are gray/white discard. Start to break the spears in that area of the stem and it will naturally break just where it's supposed to. This removes the less tender part of the stalk.
Place asparagus onto the prepared baking sheet and toss with oil. Sprinkle with salt.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, adjusting the time down a few minutes if your asparagus is super skinny. (12-14 is usually perfect for classic medium thickness spears.) You can use a paring knife to poke into the center of a spear to make sure it's nice and tender, or simply remove one from the pan and taste it!
Serve warm as a side dish or tossed into pasta, ravioli, rice, or a salad.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For the freshest tasting asparagus, eat it within a day or two of bringing it home from the store.
To store asparagus in the fridge, store stems standing upright in a mason jar or vase like flowers. You just need an inch or two of water in the container. This keeps the stalks super fresh!
Set your oven time for the lower end of the time range and check for doneness with a paring knife and cook a little more as needed.
Cut into smaller pieces or leave long as you like.
Top with grated or shredded cheese if you like.
Serve as a simple side dish or stir into scrambled eggs or pasta.

Calories: 89kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 294mg, Potassium: 271mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1013IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 3mg

How long should you cook asparagus at 350?

Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; place asparagus on a lightly greased baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with olive oil; sprinkle evenly with garlic, salt, and pepper. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or to desired degree of tenderness.

What is the healthiest way to eat asparagus?

Cooking may enhance antioxidant activity in asparagus, but it can also contribute to nutrient loss. This is especially the case with heat-sensitive vitamins like vitamin C. To reap the greatest health benefits, consider incorporating both cooked and raw asparagus into your diet.

How many ways can you cook asparagus?

Learn how to cook asparagus 6 different ways! Boiling, steaming, roasting, sauteing, broiling, and pan-roasting are various ways to make the tender green spears pop with flavor. The fibrous vegetable cooks up in minutes, for a healthy side dish.