RSSRoasted Asparagus
From EatingWell: March/April 1999 — Subscribe Now!
This simple recipe is perfect for quick weeknight meals as well as special occasions.
8 servings
Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Profile
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»
Ingredients
- 3 pounds asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
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Preparation
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Toss asparagus with oil on a baking sheet with sides or in a large roasting pan. Spread in a single layer and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast asparagus, uncovered, for 15 to 25 minutes, or until tender. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Per serving: 51 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 4 g fiber; 40 mg sodium; 344 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (26% daily value), Folate (22% dv), Iron (20% dv), Vitamin C (16% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable
Recipe Categories
- Health & Diet Considerations
- Diabetes appropriate
- High fiber
- Healthy weight
- Heart healthy
- Low sodium
- Low saturated fat
- Low cholesterol
- Low carbohydrate
- Low calorie
- Ease of Preparation
- Easy
- Ethnic/Regional
- Mediterranean
- American
- Type of Dish
- Side dish, vegetable
- Publication
- March/April 1999
- Holiday
- Mother's Day
- Servings
- 8 or more
- Total Time
- 30 minutes or less
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