Comments on: Best Ever Roasted Asparagus

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 31 May 2014 20:51:58 +0000

In reply to Tammy. Oh! Good tips, Tammy! I'll have to try this!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sat, 31 May 2014 19:16:35 +0000

I learned to bend asparagus so it breaks naturally at the right place and you don’t get any tough or woody pieces, just the tender part. Also I like to marinate mine in olive oil and a Touch of lemon juice for 5 to 10 minutes, then sprinkle with a little garlic salt and sauté’ in the pan I marinate it in on the stovetop or roast it.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:25:54 +0000

I make mine in the microwave. (I live in Oklahoma so we don’t use our oven in the summer). Same way with a touch of olive oil, salt and pepper, just put it on a plate with a little water and cover with another dish to “steam” the stalks for two or three minutes. It still is a bit crunchy and fresh tasting. Roasting sounds divine!

By: Melanie @ Carmel Moments

Melanie @ Carmel Moments — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 14:04:47 +0000

Roasted is definitely our family’s favorite way to eat asparagus. Looks gorgeous!
Have a beautiful day!

By: Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats

Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:13:25 +0000

Ohhh I love asparagus and this looks so easy! I do the same thing with my side dishes and needing a colorful veggie! To funny!

By: Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling

Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 01:39:53 +0000

Ha! Your mom sounds great!! There is nothing better than roasted asparagus….we had some this past weekend and the plate was wiped clean!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:53:01 +0000

I agree totally, it is the best way to prepare it. Grilling is ok if you can keep it crisp but I can’t. I do broccoli the same and love it. If only I could do something with cauliflower!!!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 01:23:15 +0000

In reply to Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic. It is definitely one of my favorites!! Thanks for stopping by Bianca!!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 01:21:44 +0000

In reply to Mary Frances. YES it DOES!! I'm ready for summertime!!! :)

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 01:20:23 +0000

In reply to Barbara. Oh! Parmesan sounds yummy!! I'll have to try that next time!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 01:12:49 +0000

In reply to Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector). Thanks Jaren!!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 01:12:29 +0000

In reply to Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen. I HATE wilty asparagus, lol! I have a veggie steamer that I use all the time and love but I swear the only thing that works for asparagus is roasting! Thanks for stopping by, Ashlyn!! xo!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 01:09:24 +0000

In reply to Dolores Brister. Oh! I'll have to try them peeled! How interesting - thanks for the tip!

By: Dolores Brister

Dolores Brister — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 05:44:59 +0000

I only started eating asparagus this year. Growing up, vegetables came mostly from the freezer (after we grew them) or from cans. I have never been a fan of canned goods, if I can avoid them. Needless to say there is a tremendous difference in canned asparagus compared to fresh asparagus. These days, I can’t get enough. I cook mine the same way you do, except I like them peeled. The flavor is so different without the outer peel on them. As they’re cooking, they smell like hot popcorn to me. 😉 YUMMY x2

By: Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen

Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:21:33 +0000

Jen, I know exactly what you are talking about. I can’t stand when asparagus is wilty and soggy! I have an asparagus steamer that I got on clearance a few years back, but I still have that problem when I cook the asparagus that way. I’m going to try your roasting method though because I love asparagus when it’s nice and crisp! Thanks for the recipe. 🙂

By: Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector)

Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 02:41:24 +0000

My husband loves roasted asparagus. I always forget about it for some reason. This looks great!