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Baked Asparagus

Kitchen Lab Notes • simple side • weeknight fast

Salt, pepper, EVOO, and oven time. Clean side that pairs with fish, chicken, or rice bowls.

Method: Bake
Pan: Glass baking dish
Suggested time: 15 to 20 min

Ingredients

ComponentSpec
Asparagus1 bunch, trimmed
SeasoningSalt and pepper
FatExtra virgin olive oil

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Place trimmed asparagus in a glass baking dish.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with EVOO.
  4. Toss lightly to coat.
  5. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, depending on spear thickness.
  6. Remove from oven and serve.

Doneness cues: asparagus should be fork-tender with slight resistance, bright-to-olive green, and lightly browned at some tips.

Pan note: a glass baking dish works best for this build.