15-Minute Fork-Tender Purple Asparagus Recipe
This is the best purple asparagus recipe! Simply roasted with minimal ingredients, allowing your beautiful produce to shine.
Ingredients
Roasted Purple Asparagus
- 1 bunch purple asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Topping Ideas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspooons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoons Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.1 bunch purple asparagus
- Rinse your purple asparagus and break off the tough ends by holding the asparagus in two hands and snapping. The stalks will naturally break where the asparagus starts to get tough.1 bunch purple asparagus
- Spread your prepped asparagus out on a large baking sheet and pour the olive oil on top. Use your hands to toss the asparagus to ensure each piece is evenly coated in oil.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Align asparagus on the baking sheet so they are not stacked on top of each other, and add salt and pepper.½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Roast for 8-10 minutes, until the purple asparagus just starts to turn dark green. Add your toppings of choice and enjoy hot.2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 teaspooons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, 2 teaspoons Parmesan, 1 tablespoon butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Notes
- Purple asparagus does tend to lose some of its color when heated, so if your asparagus gets mostly green, it will still be delicious!
- Asparagus tips can be composted or used to make your own vegetable broth.
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