Thursday, February 18, 2010

Roasted Asparagus and Red Onion


I never really liked asparugus until I tried it roasted.  When roasted it is almost as addictive as french fries.  When no one is looking I even pick up the spears with my hands and eat it just like you would a french fry.  It is really simple to prepare.  So simple that I debated whether or not to share this recipe.  But, sometimes the most simple dishes really are the best. 


Roasted Asparagus and Red Onion

2 buches of fresh asparagus, tough ends removed
1 red onion, peeled and cut into 6 wedges
3 tbs olive oil
salt and pepper

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.  On a baking sheet toss the asparagus and red onion with olive oil.  Season well with salt and pepper.  Then roast in the oven for about 30 minutes.  Flip halfway through cooking.


I served this with this with the Waygu Beef Tenderloin Steak.


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29 comments:

  1. I love roasted asparagus and, I admit, the hubs and I eat it with our fingers at home like "fries" too.
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  2. I've just started to eat asparagus. This looks great.
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  3. Great with the lovely piece of steak you have there!
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  4. Mmmmm, asparagus roasted or grilled is the best!. I've never had it with the onions but I do love roasted onions too. YUM!
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  5. Yum, I have a party on Sat, I think I will make this....sounds great;)
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  6. Asparagus is amazing. Too bad it makes your pee stink if you eat too much of it.

    Have you ever put roasted asparagus (maybe like 3 stalksish) on top of eggs benedict (made with pork tenderloin medallions instead of ham/Canadian bacon)? Trust me, it's just another delightful way of having asparagus. And it's also a way to jazz up eggs benedict. Makes people think they're having a fancy brekkie! :P

    PS: How do you get all your pictures to look so nice and appetizing!?
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  7. I am with you, I like something simple and delicious, this dish is exactly something I would love to have frequently.
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  8. You are so eating up that beef aren't you! Jealous, I went over to the meat site, and almost fainted, don't go over there, just let you sweetie keep sending you those care packages, and you give your 'plate' love back!

    Love asparagus, and remember when we were so dirt poor in Texas, now and then my mom would buy the canned kind, I would risk death and open it up when no one was looking and eat them...they were soooo expensive back then, glad we get fresh ones now!
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  9. Great recipe! I totally agree, simple is often best! I like the idea of roasting them with onion 'cause I love onions and I hate limp boiled asparagus!
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  10. I completely agree, roasting asparagus makes it out of this world! Have you ever tasted roasted garlic scapes? They are so incredible too!
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  11. Simply heavenly dish! I adore the roasted asparagus!
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  12. Bo, btw, that is the only way to eat asparagus! lol...two of my faves- asparagus and red onion..here's another hint: u can sprinkle one a vinagrette instead of olive oil ... it adds more flavor...
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  13. Visited this post just in time to put down the Girl Scout cookies and reach into the fridge to roast some asparagus for brunch, instead. Thanks... you saved me...
    By the way... I need a pic for this week's photo collage... ;-)
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  14. Bunny,
    I think it must be normal to eat it like "fries" then...right?

    Michael,
    I hope you will try asparagus like this...It is so delicious!

    3 hungry tummies,
    Thanks...I wish I had more meat, but I've cooked it all.

    Bob,
    I agree grilled or roasted is best.

    Steven,
    What time is the party? I guess my invitation got lost in the mail...right?

    Jovan,
    I've heard that about asparagus, but my pee has never smelled funny...Has yours? I never make eggs benedict...I usually just throw asparagus on top of scrambled eggs, but your was sounds great...I will try it sometime...maybe for dinner...I don't have enough time in the morning for a lot of cooking.

    The key to good food pictures is in the lighting...Never ever use a flash.
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  15. Oh asparagus is not an easy thng to cook, in my opinion! I seem to have a love hate relationship with it, as to me, it either tastes real good or real nasty lol I'm sure yours was divine!!
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  16. Waiting for the asparagus season to begin here, then may give these a go.
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  17. Yeah, asparagus totally does it. And yes, I've made my pee smell, haha. I ate like maybe 5 stalks with some onion dip and like 45 minutes later, I could smell a sweet/bitter smell, lol. It's really weird. We learned in my genetics class that everyone's pee smells after asparagus, but only 1/4 of people have the genes required to actually smell it. Make sense? It's weird, but so real! :P

    I make EB for brekkie sometimes, but I normally have it for brunch on like a Sat or Sun. Lemme know how you like it if you decide to try it!
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  18. I love roasted asparagus!!! The red onion flavors is a special ingredient here....delicious!
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  19. Kenny,
    I eat it at least once a week.

    Chef E,
    I already went to the site. I almost fainted too. It was not cheap and I wanted everything.

    Taste of Beirut,
    Yuck...I hate boiled asparagus.

    The Ungourmet,
    No I have never tried them. I can't buy them locally, so I guess I will have to start growing garlic.

    Angie,
    I love it too.

    Chrissy,
    Great idea about the vinaigrette.

    Penny,
    There already pics like that of me floating around...they just weren't taken in the kitchen.

    Julia,
    Try roasting it...It always turns out good for me.

    Mangocheeks,
    It is delicious.

    Jovan,
    Interesting facts! I will try your eggs benedict sometime.

    Erica,
    The red onion does make it special.
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  20. i never liked eating asparagus from a can or even fresh ones. but this roasted kind makes me wanna try some :)..if you said it tasted like french fries :D
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  21. i do the same I roastn them and drop eggs on it to have an omelette ; you should try !!! cheers from france PIerre
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  22. Last summer I attended a grilling class and they were grilling asparagus, but not to eat by itself...for a salad. They marinated it in olive oil and balsamic vinegar and then grilled it. The balsamic gave it a slight sweet taste.

    Anyway, you have a great blog and I'll be back often to check out things!

    Best to you and your family!
    Thom
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  23. Bo said:
    Penny,
    There already pics like that of me floating around...they just weren't taken in the kitchen.
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    Oh, really, Bo? hmmmm.. ;-)
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  24. I love asparagus and have not yet prepared it like this. I even have some in my fridge right now. I think I will have to try this tonight!
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  25. I agree with Jovan about the smell- But it is very healthy for you. I also love eating it like a french fry, usually after BBQing it.
    I made a fantastic Hollandaise Sauce last week which I posted on my Vday blog entry. I thought it was the best I've ever made cuz it had a distinct lemon taste but was not tart. Once you have a good hollandaise sauce whatever else you put with it is secondary.
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  26. Ann,
    Not exacly like a french fry, but I think you will like it this way.

    Pierre,
    I will try your way sometime. I usually just serve it over scrambled eggs.

    Thom,
    That sounds really good...I like grilled asparagus too.

    Penny,
    I'll email them to you sometime.

    Erika,
    Let me know if you try it...and if you liked it.

    Lady Ren,
    I must be in the group of people without the gene to be able to smell it. I totally agree with you about the Hollandaise sauce...whatever you eat with it tastes delicious.
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  27. Oooh yummy yum yum! Looks delish!
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  28. I agree - grilled asparagus is fantastic! We make a lot of it in the summer on the barbecue - we lose pieces in the grate sometimes, so we have to be extra careful when turning so as not to lose even one spear! I'm going to try grilling in the oven - the red onion sounds like such a great complement to the asparagus! Thanks for sharing this simple idea!
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  29. Jan,
    Thanks, it is delish!

    Cathy,
    I hate it when you lose food through the grate when you are grilling.
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