Roasting Asparagus 🔥

A close-up of roasted asparagus spears on a baking sheet, glistening with olive oil and sprinkled with cracked black pepper and kosher salt.

4.80 from 5 votes

In this recipe, I'll roast fresh asparagus in the oven and complement it with a topping of brown butter infused with bay leaf and balsamic vinegar—a combination that truly sings. Let's prepare this healthy side dish!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked asparagus with butter, brown butter asparagus, oven roasted asparagus, Roasting Asparagus, why is my asparagus taste bitter

Servings: servings

Calories: 106kcal

Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

Roasted Asparagus Ingredients List

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound asparagus woody parts trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Gather all the tools and ingredients for this recipe.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C)
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Lay the trimmed asparagus on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus, then season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Gently mix with your hands or tongs, ensuring the asparagus is evenly coated and lying flat on the sheet.

Cooking Instructions

Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes ( longer if the asparagus is particularly thick) until tender.
To make the brown butter, heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add butter and bay leaf. Once the butter melts, reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the butter begins to foam and eventually brown.
Remove the pan from the heat once the butter has browned.
Let the butter cool slightly, then stir in the balsamic vinegar.
Return the saucepan to high heat and cook until the mixture bubbles, stirring constantly to prevent the sugar in the balsamic vinegar from burning. Once bubbling, remove from heat immediately.
Pour the brown butter and balsamic mixture over the roasted asparagus on the baking sheet and gently mix with tongs.

Notes

Please note: The total net carbs listed do not account for Substitute and Additional Ingredients.

If you enjoy this roasted asparagus recipe, please let me know! Do you have suggestions for tweaking it to be even lower in carbs? Feel free to share in the comments below! Enjoy your culinary adventures!

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