Oven Charred Asparagus With Cheese And Balsamic Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 25 minutes, until tender but still crisp.

Steps:

• Place the asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Drizzle with vinegar just before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer. Spread Parmesan cheese over asparagus, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and asparagus is tender but crisp. Serve immediately on warm plates, sprinkling with balsamic vinegar to taste.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• Place asparagus in a shallow 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
• Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar just before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Oil a heavy baking sheet or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place the asparagus on the baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the lemon peel, 1/2-teaspoon of salt or more, to taste, and a few grinds of black pepper. Toss with your hands to coat. Roast, stirring occasionally, until crisp, tender and lightly charred (about 12 minutes). Remove from the oven and place on serving plates. Shave the cheese over each plate with a vegetable peeler and serve immediately. Chef's note: The best way to trim asparagus is not with a knife, but by holding the end of the spear in one hand, the other end in the other hand, and snapping. The spear will naturally break at the point where the asparagus is too tough to eat.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil a baking sheet or a baking dish large enough to hold the asparagus in one layer. Place the asparagus in the dish, and toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until the stalks begin to shrivel and color lightly.
• Remove from the heat, toss with the thyme and season with lemon juice if desired.