How to Make Brown Bag-Roasted Asparagus - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asparagus is a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of the most unique and flavorful methods for cooking asparagus is brown bag-roasting. This cooking technique involves roasting the asparagus in a paper bag, which helps to steam and cook the vegetables to perfection. The result is tender, flavorful asparagus with a slightly crispy exterior – a perfect side dish for any meal.

This brown bag-roasted asparagus recipe is simple and easy to prep...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • brown paper bag
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ½ lemon, sliced into rounds
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 bay leaf

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place asparagus inside the paper bag. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with lemon juice. Place lemon slices and bay leaf in the bag. Drizzle olive oil all over asparagus and rub some olive oil on the outside of the bag. Close bag tightly and place on a baking sheet.
  • Roast on the center rack of the preheated oven until asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Open the bag carefully, remove and discard bay leaf, and empty onto a serving platter.
  • Nutrition

    120 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 83mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 271mg