Added by arcrossley | Wed 28 Jan 2009 @ 12:03
Ingredients
asparagus
olive oil
salt and pepper
Method
I almost hesitate to call this a "recipe," because it is super-simple. But it's definitely a new way to try this often baneful vegetable - people seem to either hate it or love it. Those who have never cared for it will gobble it up; the slender, roasted stalks will take on a nutty, caramelized flavor, and the tops become almost crunchy.
Take the asparagus (as much or as little as you like) and place it on a baking sheet. Cover generously with olive oil and give them a good rub down. Then, sprinkle with plenty of salt and pepper, then bake at 400F/200C for 25 minutes.
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25mins! :o. They only need about 15!
How on earth can you call asparagus "often baneful" ?? !!!
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Asparagus = sublime delicious lovely!!
This recipe = excellent; but PLEASE amend the description "baneful" - it's just plain wrong!!