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- Cait Johnson
- October 2, 2001
- 7:55 am
- 20 comments
Asparagus is one of the favorite foods of spring, and roasting is such a quick and tasty way to prepare it.
Here are two terrific variations on couldn’t-be-simpler roasted asparagus: a Mediterranean version, and an Asian-inspired one. Either way, the results are so tender and tasty, they’ll add great pleasure to your springtime meals.
Mediterranean Roasted Asparagus
2 pounds thin asparagus, tough ends snapped off
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Asian-Style Roasted Asparagus
2 pounds thin asparagus, tough ends snapped off
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1. Preheat oven to 450F. You may either cut the asparagus in 2-inch pieces or leave whole. Drizzle with olive oil for Mediterranean version, or with peanut oil for Asian style, season with salt and pepper, toss gently to coat, and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
2. Roast the asparagus until just tender, around 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Place asparagus pieces in bowl or arrange spears on serving platter, and sprinkle with crumbled feta, if using, or with sesame seeds and sesame oil, if making Asian version. Serve hot.
Serves 4.
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By Cait Johnson, author of Witch in the Kitchen (Inner Traditions, 2001).
Cait Johnson
Cait Johnson, MFA, is the author of six books, including Earth, Water, Fire, and Air: Essential Ways of Connecting to Spirit, Witch in the Kitchen, Celebrating the Great Mother and Tarot Games. She has been a counselor for more than 20 years, and teaches workshops on seasonal elemental approaches to self-healing, conscious eating, and soul-nurturing creativity.
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+ add your ownTime to go pick up some asparagus
Both sound delicious!!!
Another great asparagus recipe. Thanks Cait.
Yum!
Thanks for sharing
so delicious, thank you.
Wonderful recipe, thank you so much.
Yummy! I didn't know you could make asparagus so quick!
Love these recipes. Thanks.
Thank you
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