Recipe - Roasted Dijon Asparagus

May is National Asparagus Month! Enjoy this delicious and simple to prepare asparagus dish from NEP DPG member Caitlin Mellendorf.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dijon style mustard
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp feta cheese, crumbled

Directions:

  1. Wash asparagus. Bend each spear until the woody bottom end snaps off naturally. Reserve tops of spears.
  2. In a bowl, toss oil with asparagus. Spread into an even layer on an ungreased baking sheet.
  3. Bake at 400F for 5-10 minutes or until spears are slightly brown.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients (vinegar through pepper) except cheese.
  5. Remove asparagus from the oven and pour vinegar mixture over. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

Nutritional Analysis (per serving):   

60 calories, 5g fat, 100mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 3g protein

     
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