Duck Fat and Herb Roasted Asparagus

When I was home in Alabama for a few weeks visiting my family, my mom and I got to do a lot of cooking. We were throwing together dinner one night, having brought home a rotisserie chicken for the main meat. My mom had asparagus on hand and threw together this awesome side dish and I had to recreate it when I got back to LA.

I love asparagus. I love how they will tell you where they need to be cut. Simply bend one asparagus – asparagi? –  stalk until it snaps. That gives you a marking point where to cut the rest of the bunch, and shouldn’t leave you with any tough pieces. Pretty awesome trick!

 I’m a fan of any quick dishes. This is one of them. Don’t think you have time for a flavor-packed side to your meal? Something different on the plate, maybe? Give this a try.  It’s a perfect weeknight side dish that will wow your mouth. I used rosemary and thyme, but you can really jazz this up with any herbs you like!

I prefer my asparagus to be a little more on the crunchy side, so if you like it softer, just cook them a bit longer.

Roasted Asparagus

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

20 mins

 

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs asparagus, washed & prepared (cut to proper point)
• 2 tbsp duck fat, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
• sea salt to finish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Wash and prepare your asparagus stalks, line on baking sheet
3. In a small bowl, mix together duck fat, garlic and herbs.
4. Spoon mixture over asparagus, making sure to cover evenly.
5. Place pan in preheated oven & bake for 10 minutes (again, cook longer if you prefer your ‘gus’s to be softer).
6. Once removed from oven, sprinkle with sea salt & serve.

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