Balsamic Glazed Asparagus
Balsamic Glazed Asparagus! Simple, elegant and absolutely delicious, this easy asparagus side dish is perfect for both weeknight dinners and holiday meals!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus spears cleaned and trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking pan by lining with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.
- Place trimmed asparagus on the baking pan and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to make sure each piece of asparagus is fully coated.
- Sprinkle with sea salt. Roast the asparagus for 12-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus. (It should be able to be easily pierced with a fork when done.)
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Before serving, add desired toppings such as shaved Parmesan cheese, crisped bacon or prosciutto, pine nuts or you favorite toppings. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Notes
Variations
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice or lemon zest onto roasted asparagus and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Add crunch by toasting buttered breadcrumbs in a skillet then sprinkling over top of finished asparagus or by adding toasted pine nuts, walnuts or almonds over top.
- Pan-sear chopped cherry or grape tomatoes and serve over top of asparagus for a burst of color and flavor.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free, dairy-free and vegan, making it a perfect choice for gatherings with guests that have different dietary needs!