I'm sure you'll come back to this Roasted Asparagus Recipe time and time again. It's gluten-free, low-carb, and made with simple ingredients, perfect for oven-roasted asparagus!
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How long to Roast Asparagus?
Asparagus roasting time at 400 depends on the thickness of your asparagus spears. But typically, cooking asparagus in the oven usually takes 12-15 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 Min
1 LB Asparagus 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp Kosher Salt ½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter 1 Bay Leaf 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
Cook Time: 15 MIN
Ingredients
Preparing the asparagus:
Before coating, be sure to remove the woody ends of the asparagus spears.
Let's cook this Roasted Asparagus Recipe in 6 simple steps!
Coat the asparagus with oil, salt, and pepper, and layer them on a lined rimmed baking sheet. Cook the asparagus in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
Brown the butter with a bay leaf for extra flavor, then drizzle it over the roasted asparagus.
Keep an eye on the butter as it browns. I can't tell you how many times I've burned the butter!
Allow the butter to cool slightly, then add the balsamic vinegar and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir well to combine.
Remove the roasted asparagus from the oven. It should be tender and delicious!
Pour the brown butter into the roasted asparagus. Mix lightly with some tongs. Serve hot and enjoy!