Roasted asparagus doesn't really go with arroz caldo, but I bought some asparagus on a whim this week and what better day to eat it than yesterday?  I followed a recipe in the Joy of Cooking.  Roasting the asparagus on high heat gives it a delicate flavor.  My hubby said that the heads tasted like pumpkin seeds (which was a good thing).  I'll make this my go-to asparagus recipe.  Here it is, paraphrased:
1 pound of asparagus
Olive oil
Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.  Trim the ends of the asparagus.  Place in a shallow baking pan in one layer.  Drizzle olive oil onto the spears.  Roast for 8-10 minutes, until they are getting tender but still a little firm.  Transfer to serving dish and season with salt and pepper.  Top with a little Parmesan cheese.
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