PP 2 Minute or "Perfect Every Time" Broiled Asparagus
Chef: Timaree Hagenburger, TheNutritionProfessor
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 5-10 min
Total Time: 20 min
INGREDIENTS
1 bunch fresh asparagus
1 clove raw garlic, minced (or granulated garlic powder (not garlic salt)
Black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Rinse the asparagus well, and remove the woody bottoms, (cut or broken off). Leave some water clinging to spears.
Arrange the asparagus on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil, in a single layer so that spears do not overlap. Sprinkle with black pepper and garlic or garlic powder.
Broil, just until spears are tender to your liking..., do NOT walk away from the oven!!! If you get distracted, your asparagus can overcook or the parchment paper even can catch on fire!
Serve immediately and enjoy every bite of asparagus goodness!
TIPS
Mia's tip: My daughter loves to dip her asparagus in spicy brown or Dijon mustard!
If using fresh, minced garlic, put the asparagus, garlic and pepper in a produce bag and gently shake/massage so that spears get coated with garlic, before transferring to the baking sheet.
Have the rest of your meal absolutely ready, before you put the asparagus in the oven, as it will only take a few minutes, especially if the spears are slender.
While asparagus is packed with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that keep our bodies health and strong, it only has 3 k calories per spear... What a nutritional bargain!
It is best to use asparagus within 1-2 days of purchasing it.
To maximize freshness, store asparagus in the fridge, either in a vase with water, or with the ends wrapped in a damp paper towel.
Timaree Hagenburger, MPH, RD, EP-c, cherishes opportunities to connect her knowledge and passion for food, cooking, physical activity & good health with those who follow her. Her style is marked by a blend of fun and practicality, as she offers strategies and inspiration for finding pleasure in preparing and partaking in nourishing meals. Relish in Timaree’s love for whole plant based nutrition on TheNutritionProfessor.com!
