Roasted Asparagus With Almonds and Asiago

Submitted by ncmysteryshopper

"Wonderful blend of flavors in this asparagus dish designed by Chef Grace Parisi of "Food & Wine". It is super fast to prepare, healthy and so delicious! NOTE: If you prefer to serve thicker asparagus spears, add about 10 minutes to the roasting time."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 680.38 g pencil-thin asparagus (see Note above)
• 44.37 ml extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 78.78 ml almonds, sliced
• 14.79 ml fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving
• 56.69 g asiago cheese, shaved (1 cup)

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 15 minutes, until tender. Meanwhile, put the almonds in a pie plate and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, until golden.
2. Transfer the asparagus to a platter and drizzle with the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter the Asiago over the asparagus, sprinkle with the almonds and serve with lemon wedges.

Reviews

[SonnyHavens]

We had an extra 1/4 lb of asparagus so I increased the cheese and almonds. Next time I'll cut down on the EVOO.

 

[Vseward Chef-V]

This made for a perfect side dish. It was so simple to make and was enjoyed by all. I love asparagus and this recipe jazzed them up. Thanks for sharing. ~V (Made for Bevy Tag Soups, Salads and Sides 08)

 

[Rita1652]

Love this! I so forgot the almonds for the picture. I did add them at the dinner table. Using the Spanish whole almonds. Just delish! Thanks!

 

[PaulaG]

So delicious and oh so easy! I used Parmigiano-Reggiano for the cheese. They were perfectly crisp tender in 15 minutes.

 

[Kim127]

Simply fantastic!! My husband and I both loved the way this came out and it was really simple to make. I like both asiago cheese and almonds but wasn't sure how they would be together, well I think they should get married or something because they complement each other wonderfully. Yes, we scaped the bowl clean too!!!