Last night, I decided on a simple side of Roasted Asparagus with coconut oil, sea salt & fresh cracked pepper.  The outcome was delicious!

My 4-year-old gobbles them up in no time.  My 16 month year old follows in his footsteps and loves her “asparagus trees”.

I love Asparagus because they are so simple to serve and are such a great addition to any meal, especially, spring time meals.  I’ll take them roasted, steamed or cooked on the BBQ!! I also love that asparagus is full of antioxidants!  It’s also a very good source of fiber, folate and other beneficial vitamins.

This recipe in particular is so simple, it requires only 4 ingredients, takes minimal time in the oven and plays on the fresh, intense flavour of the beloved asparagus.

The Ingredients:

• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1/2 tsp coconut oil
• Herbamare* original or sea salt & fresh cracked pepper  to taste

*Herbamare can be found at any local health food store.  It’s a great salt substitute consisting of organic herbs & vegetables with aromatic sea salt

The steps are simple and rewarding:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F
2. Wash asparagus well to remove any grit and towel dry
3. Lay flat in glass baking dish
4. Add coconut oil, Herbamare or sea salt &  fresh cracked pepper
5. Place in oven for a couple of minutes to melt coconut oil.  Stir asparagus so each spear is coated with the melted oil
6. Continue to bake uncovered until desired doneness (approximately 15 minutes for soft), stirring occasionally

This side can be served with a ton of mains…seafood, chicken, pork or tossed into a fresh salad or pasta dish.  I paired it with oregano roasted chicken thighs, sweet potato, carrots and onions.

I hope you enjoy today’s simply sides recipe for Roasted Asparagus. 

Until next time,

Simply Hollie