Name: Roasted Asparagus with Chive-Anchovy Butter
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, trimmed; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.5 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons minced chives; 3 anchovy fillets, minced; 2 cloves garlic, grated; Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Roasted Asparagus with Chive-Anchovy Butter

Lemon zest, anchovies, chives and garlic bring complex bright, savory flavor to the butter coating this asparagus. Toasted breadcrumbs add crunch.

Adam Dolge

Published on March 8, 2022

Roasted Asparagus with Chive-Anchovy Butter — Photo: Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
½ cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons minced chives
3 anchovy fillets, minced
2 cloves garlic, grated
Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Directions

Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven; preheat to 450°F.
Toss asparagus with oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer to the hot pan. Roast until browned and tender-crisp, 4 to 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, toast breadcrumbs in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes.
Combine butter, chives, anchovies, garlic and lemon zest in the bowl and mash into a paste with a fork.
Add the hot asparagus to the butter, drizzle with lemon juice and toss until the butter melts. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

141	Calories
10g	Fat
11g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 141
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g	8%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 18mg	6%
Sodium 276mg	12%
Potassium 164mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.