Roasted Asparagus and Garlic Recipe


Submitted by clairelaine

Makes 4 servings


Crisp/tender asparagus spears with roasted garlic cloves

Ingredients
1 pound asparagus spears
2 tbs olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 cloves garlic
Directions
  1. Toss the asparagus spears and whole garlic cloves with olive oil until coated.

  2. Toss with salt & pepper and arrange on a baking sheet, not touching, garlic cloves at one end, separate from the asparagus

  3. Preheat oven to 350 and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the garlic is begining to turn golden and soft

  4. Mash the garlic and toss with the asparagus before serving.

Categories

Side Dish, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 126.7g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
92
Calories from Fat
62
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
6.9g
11%
Saturated Fat
0.9g
5%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
149mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates
6.4g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2.5g
10%
Sugars
2.1g
Protein
2.8g
Vitamin A 17% • Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 4% • Iron 14%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A 		  Good points
  • No cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in iron
  • High in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin C
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