OVEN-BAKED ASPARAGUS

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I like to use recipes that call for fresh produce I've grown in my garden. Here's a simple way to make baked asparagus to bring out the flavor while maintaining that bright green color. -Robert Foust, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place the asparagus on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Dot with butter. Bring edges of foil together and seal tightly; place foil packet on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp-tender, 25-30 minutes. Carefully open foil to allow steam to escape. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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