Oven-Baked Asparagus
“I like to use recipes that call for fresh produce I’ve grown in my garden. Here’s a simple way to make baked asparagus to bring out the flavour while maintaining that bright green colour.” —Robert Foust, Indianapolis, Indiana
| Servings | Cook Time |
| 4people | 30minutes |
| Servings |
| 4people |
| Cook Time |
| 30minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed
- 2 tbsp butter
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place the asparagus on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Dot with butter. Bring edges of foil together and seal tightly; place foil packet on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp-tender, 25-30 minutes. Carefully open foil to allow steam to escape. Season with salt and pepper.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 64 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fibre), 2g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:Â 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
