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Name: Roasted asparagus
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 1 bunch (1 lb) asparagus trimmed, of similar size; 1/2 orange juiced (or 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar); 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, and mint) chopped

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INGREDIENTS

1 bunch (1 lb) asparagus ; trimmed, of similar size
1/2 orange ; juiced (or 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, and mint) ; chopped

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange spears on baking sheet.

3. Squeeze orange or drizzle vinegar over asparagus. Toss to coat and season with pepper.

4. Roast, shaking baking sheet occasionally, until just tender, 8-10 minutes. Watch carefully after 5 minutes to avoid overcooking.

5. Transfer to platter, scatter herbs over top and serve.

Variations:

1. Try lime, grapefruit, Meyer orange or blood orange juice.

2. Toss 1/2 to 1 tsp curry powder with asparagus before roasting.

3. Splash roasted asparagus with sherry vinegar or champagne vinegar.

4. Toss roasted asparagus with orange or lemon zest.

5. Dab with Irish butter and sprinkle with Irish cheddar while hot, before serving.

6. Mediterranean: Add Sun-Dried tomatoes in olive oil to asparagus before roasting.

7. Extra tasty: Add 2 tsp olive oil to the juice/vinegar to develop more caramelization.

8. California: Crumble goat cheese over asparagus before serving.

9. Classic "Mimosa": Chopped hard-cooked egg over asparagus before serving.

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Roasted asparagus

1 bunch (1 lb) asparagus trimmed, of similar size
1/2 orange juiced (or 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, and mint) chopped

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange spears on baking sheet.
3. Squeeze orange or drizzle vinegar over asparagus. Toss to coat and season with pepper.
4. Roast, shaking baking sheet occasionally, until just tender, 8-10 minutes.  Watch carefully after 5 minutes to avoid overcooking.
5. Transfer to platter, scatter herbs over top and serve.

Variations:
1. Try lime, grapefruit, Meyer orange or blood orange juice.
2. Toss 1/2 to 1 tsp curry powder with asparagus before roasting.
3. Splash roasted asparagus with sherry vinegar or champagne vinegar.
4. Toss roasted asparagus with orange or lemon zest.
5. Dab with Irish butter and sprinkle with Irish cheddar while hot, before serving.
6. Mediterranean: Add Sun-Dried tomatoes in olive oil to asparagus before roasting.
7. Extra tasty: Add 2 tsp olive oil to the juice/vinegar to develop more caramelization.
8. California: Crumble goat cheese over asparagus before serving.
9. Classic "Mimosa": Chopped hard-cooked egg over asparagus before serving.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (17g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 8
Calories from Fat: 0 (0%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 0g	0 %
	Saturated Fat 0g	0 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 0g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 0.1mg		0 %
Potassium 31.3mg		1 %
Total Carbohydrate 2g		1 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.4g	2 %
	Sugars, other 1.6g
Protein 0.2g		0 %
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Calories per serving: 8

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