Energy Boosting Foods: Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Roasted Asparagus for side dish & appetizers

Delicious, healthy, and very simple to make. Often a favorite appetizer or side dish during bbqs, roasted asparagus are perfect snacks. But did you know that asparagus has a high Vitamin B content? That makes them a natural source of energy. So if you constantly feel tired or expect to work a long day, be sure to include asparagus as part of your diet. It'll help.

This recipe is for making roasted asparagus and making them can be as simple as using only a couple of common kitchen items:

Roasted Asparagus
  • 1 lb Asparagus Spears
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper
To prep, rinse asparagus and pat dry with paper towels. Trim bottom (unless you want to eat those parts). Dip asparagus in olive oil. Lay them on a sheet pan. Salt and pepper to taste. And cook on a barbecue grill or oven (preheated to 475 deg F) for 10 minutes.

There are so many ways to top them off for serving. Drizzling with lemon juice or sprinkling grated parmesan cheese come to mind. Here's one using a sriracha drizzle via http://www.theperfectpantry.com/2013/04/recipe-for-roasted-asparagus-with-sriracha-drizzle.html

Roasted Asparagus with Sriracha Drizzle