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Easter brings a change of course for me. Even if the weather is not cooperating, Easter Sunday means a springtime meal for my family: fresh flavors and the best of what spring had to offer. Asparagus is the first vegetable I usually harvest from the garden. And if Easter happens to fall early or the weather stays cool, grocers usually have it available. I think many have a bad view of soggy and limp asparagus, but if roasted it remains perfectly crisp, tender, and has great flavor!
This is such a simple and delicious spring side dish!
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Vinaigrette Roasted Asparagus
Sometimes it's the simplest dishes that have the greatest impact! This vinaigrette poured over roasted asparagus with hardboiled eggs on top is a delicious springtime treat, especially when asparagus is in season! Whether it's for Easter or just an ordinary weeknight, you are going to love this easy recipe!
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped leek
- 12 oz asparagus trimmed
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 4 slices chopped prosciutto
- 2 hardboiled eggs
- 1 tbsp minced tarragon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Chop the cleaned leek and place it on a large baking sheet.½ cup chopped leek
- Follow with the asparagus. Wash the asparagus, trimming to ensure the woody ends are removed.12 oz asparagus
- Chop prosciutto and set aside.4 slices chopped prosciutto
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour over prepared leeks and asparagus. Toss and place in a single layer. Follow with the prosciutto.4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper
- Place in preheated oven and roast until crisp-tender, 15-25 minutes. The easiest way to check if the asparagus is done is to taste one or insert a knife and ensure it meets little resistance.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly, 5 minutes.
- Top with chopped egg and tarragon.2 hardboiled eggs, 1 tbsp minced tarragon
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 4.2gProtein: 11gFat: 12.9gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.1gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 79.3mgSodium: 742.9mgPotassium: 291.8mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 1.7gVitamin A: 53.3IUVitamin C: 18.5mgCalcium: 33.4mgIron: 2.1mg
This looks so good! I’m going to have to try this soon!