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Roasted Asparagus Recipe with Toasted Hazelnuts
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At a Glance
Prep Time : 5min
Cook Time : 20min
Course : Appetizer, Side Dish
Special : Easy, Few Ingredients, Nutrient Dense, Quick, Vegetarian
Type of Prep : Sauté
Cuisine : French, Italian, U.S. Regional
 
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Roasted Asparagus with Toasted Hazelnuts

From John Mitzewich,
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Roasting asparagus in a hot oven is an easy, and flavorful way to enjoy these delicious green spears. The flavor is concentrated as the asparagus turns a deep, dark green. A topping of hazelnuts toasted in butter and olive oil finishes this earthy dish.

Makes 4 Portions of Roasted Asparagus Recipe with Toasted Hazelnuts

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 bunch asparagus, washed and bottoms trimmed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • fresh lemon wedges to garnish (optional)

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Coat the asparagus with 1 tbsp of the olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Roast in the hot oven for about 10 minutes (depending on thickness), or until the asparagus spears are tender, but not soft.

While the asparagus is roasting, add the butter, hazelnuts, and other tablespoon of olive oil to a small pan. Toast the hazelnuts over low flame until golden-brown. Do not brown too much, or the hazelnuts will become bitter. When the asparagus is ready transfer to a serving plate and spoon over the hazelnut butter. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
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