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Roasted White Asparagus

Roasted White Asparagus with Capers Nuts for a Fresh Twist

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Roasted White Asparagus enhanced with capers and pine nuts, a vegan and gluten-free side dish that's perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Asparagus
  • 1 bunch White Asparagus Peeled and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting
For the Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Can substitute with green olives
  • 2 tablespoons Pine Nuts Can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Can substitute with parsley
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To enhance all flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To add a bit of heat

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • vegetable peeler
  • Towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Rinse the white asparagus under cold water, pat dry, chop off the tough ends, and peel the outer layer from the bottom two-thirds.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the prepared asparagus in a single layer.
  4. Brush the asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Distribute capers and pine nuts evenly over the asparagus and drizzle any remaining olive oil.
  6. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until tender and slightly golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven, let cool briefly, and garnish with freshly chopped dill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 558IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, wash asparagus just before cooking and don't skip peeling for enhanced tenderness. Adjust cooking time for thicker spears as needed.

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