How to cook asparagus in the oven

Video: How To Make Oven-Roasted Asparagus

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Method 2 of 3: Roasting the asparagus
Method 3 of 3: Cooking Asparagus with Other Ingredients
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Baked asparagus
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1 Preheat the oven. Set the oven to 220 ° C and let it warm up while you wash and trim the asparagus. You will need a higher temperature than is usually used for baking.

2 Wash the asparagus. Transfer the asparagus sprouts to a bowl and cover them with water. Wash the asparagus to remove dirt and insects. Then transfer the shoots to a colander to drain the water. Then place the shoots on a clean towel and pat dry.

3 Remove the woody ends. Place the asparagus on a cutting board, take a sharp knife, and carefully trim each sprout 2 to 3 centimeters at both ends. In this case, you can put several shoots together and cut them all at once. Asparagus are usually tough and woody at the ends, so it is best to trim them.

4 Moisten the asparagus with vegetable oil. Transfer the asparagus sprouts to a large, clean bowl and sprinkle with olive oil. Stir the shoots with a spoon until they are evenly coated with oil. Instead of olive, you can use other oil, for example:

sesame oil will give a nutty flavor;
rapeseed oil for a more delicate taste;
coconut oil will give the asparagus a sweeter coconut flavor.

5 Season the asparagus. Sprinkle a little freshly ground pepper on the asparagus and add a pinch of salt to taste. When in doubt, add ½ teaspoon (1 gram) of pepper and ½ teaspoon (3 grams) of salt to start. Stir the asparagus until it is evenly covered with salt and pepper.

Asparagus can be seasoned with other spices and herbs, such as garlic or onion powder, red pepper flakes, rosemary, green onions, thyme, and even one teaspoon (5 milliliters) of lemon juice or soy sauce.

6 Transfer the asparagus to the broiler. Using tongs or a fork, spread the asparagus over the roasting pan until it cooks evenly. Shoots can touch, but should not overlap. If you don't have a roaster, you can use a glass baking dish or baking sheet.

7 Bake the asparagus for 15-20 minutes. Place the asparagus in the oven and bake for up to 20 minutes. After 10 minutes, turn the asparagus shoots with tongs or a spatula. The finished asparagus will crunch slightly, but will be soft enough to pierce with a fork or knife.

8 Serve hot or warm. Remove the cooked asparagus from the oven and use tongs to transfer it to a serving platter. If you wish, you can add a slice of butter, some herbs, sprinkle the asparagus with lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, or sprinkle it with Parmesan. You can eat the asparagus immediately after removing it from the oven, or wait until it has cooled slightly.

Leftover asparagus can be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated for several days.

Method 2 of 3: Roasting the asparagus

1 Preheat the oven. Set the top rack to the highest position before turning on the oven. Close the oven door, set the heat to high, and let the oven preheat while you cook the asparagus. As a result, the asparagus shoots will be covered with an appetizing crust.
2 Wash and trim the asparagus. Place the asparagus shoots in a bowl filled with water and rinse off any dirt and insects. Then transfer the asparagus to a colander to drain off the water and blot with a clean towel. Then place the shoots on a cutting board. Take a sharp knife, put some shoots together and trim them 2-3 centimeters at both ends.
3 Add vegetable oil and seasonings. Transfer the asparagus to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil over it. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and pepper to taste. Other spices and seasonings can be used.
- Any other vegetable oil can be used to roast asparagus, as long as it has a high smoke point. Peanut oil, sesame oil, avocado oil, or refined saffron oil work well.
4 Arrange the asparagus sprouts on a baking sheet. Use tongs or your hands to transfer the asparagus to the baking sheet.Arrange the shoots in one layer so that they are evenly toasted.
- To make it easier to clean the baking sheet, line it with parchment paper, aluminum foil, or a silicone backing before placing the asparagus.
5 Roast the asparagus for up to 8 minutes. Place the baking sheet on the top rack of the oven and cook the asparagus for 4-8 minutes. When the asparagus is cooked, it will soften slightly, but still remain firm enough to darken slightly at the ends.
6 Serve hot asparagus with other meals. Remove the asparagus from the oven and use tongs to transfer the asparagus from the baking sheet to a serving platter or separate bowls. Eat hot asparagus as a nutritious and healthy side dish with a main course or by itself.
- Before serving, you can add a little more vegetable oil, butter, or red wine uscus to the asparagus.
- Leftover asparagus can be placed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for several days.

Method 3 of 3: Cooking Asparagus with Other Ingredients

1 Bake an asparagus pie. Combine cheese, green onions, eggs, cream and pepper in a large bowl. Pour the mixture into the center of a baking dish and spread the asparagus on top of it. Sprinkle vegetable oil over the asparagus, place the dish in an oven preheated to 200 ° C and bake for 25 minutes.
- Eat a fruit pie or light salad.
2 Bake the asparagus in the dough. Cut the dough into strips 6 x 15 centimeters. Sprinkle each strip with ½ tablespoon (4 grams) of cheese. Place an asparagus shoot on top of each strip (so that it runs along) and wrap the dough around it. Use your fingers to moisten the edges of the dough with water and mold them together. Sprinkle the dough with salt. Spread the asparagus sprouts wrapped in dough on a baking sheet, place in an oven preheated to 200 ° C and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Serve baked asparagus as an appetizer or side dish.
3 Make a beaten egg pie with the asparagus. You can use a variety of ingredients for a beaten egg pie, such as your favorite vegetables and cheese. Wash the asparagus, trim the tough ends, and cut the shoots into 1-1.5 centimeter pieces. Bake the asparagus along with the other vegetables, then add the egg mixture.
- The egg mixture includes beaten eggs, heavy cream, cheese, and seasonings.
- Serve the pie as a snack along with fresh fruit.