Description
Roasted asparagus and garlic butter potatoes create a delightful symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Simple ingredients combine to craft a side dish sure to impress dinner guests with its elegant simplicity and rich, comforting essence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 pound baby potatoes
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Fats and Oils:
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal roasting conditions.
- Prepare asparagus by removing tough ends and cut baby potatoes into halves to ensure uniform cooking.
- Create a flavor base by combining minced garlic with asparagus, potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, thoroughly coating each vegetable.
- Arrange the seasoned vegetables on the prepared baking sheet, allowing sufficient space between pieces to promote even roasting and crispy edges.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until vegetables develop a golden-brown exterior and reach a tender consistency.
- While vegetables are roasting, prepare garlic butter by gently melting unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat and sautéing minced garlic until aromatic.
- Upon removing roasted vegetables from the oven, generously drizzle the fragrant garlic butter over the top, enhancing the dish’s rich, savory profile before serving.
Notes
- Ensure even sizing of potatoes and asparagus to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent burning.
- Pat vegetables dry before seasoning to help achieve that perfect crispy golden-brown exterior.
- Consider swapping butter for olive oil to make the dish vegan-friendly and lower in saturated fat.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like rosemary or thyme to elevate the flavor profile and add complexity to the roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg