Broiled Asparagus

Name: Broiled Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds asparagus; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 0.125 teaspoon salt; Pepper

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on September 28, 2016

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 Serves

This member of the lily family has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. Asparagus is at its peak from February through June and is a good source of fiber, folic acid, and potassium.

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds asparagus
2 teaspoons olive oil
⅛ teaspoon salt
Pepper

Directions

Heat broiler. On a baking sheet, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread in a single layer.
Broil, turning occasionally, until tender, 8 to 12 minutes.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, March/April 2003, Everyday Food, March/April 2003