Only 5 ingredients needed for this delicious and healthy Smoked Paprika Roasted Asparagus side dish recipe! It's a great vegan option for springtime. 47 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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In previous years, my husband and I were the only ones in our family to get excited about the appearance of asparagus at the markets. The 15-year old finally joined Team Asparagus this year, which means we feel justified in serving it roasted, grilled and tucked inside of crustless quiches a few times each week even if the 12-year old isn't on board yet.
Asparagus needs little more than a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper to turn it into a fantastic side dish, but this smoked paprika roasted asparagus takes things one step further with a pinch of one of my favorite spices.
How to choose asparagus:
When choosing asparagus, look for spears that are firm rather than limp and have tightly closed tips. The thickness of the spears doesn't indicate a difference in taste or freshness. Rather, it simply a reveals the maturity of the vegetable, with thicker stalks being more mature than thinner ones. Prepare them in the same manner, increasing the cooking time for thicker stalks.
Other roasted asparagus recipe ideas:
While smoked paprika is a fantastic option for grilled or roasted asparagus, here are some of our other favorite flavor combinations:
- drizzled with a Dijon vinaigrette
- curry powder, salt and pepper
- cumin, chili powder and paprika
- lemon and fresh dill
Other asparagus recipes:
Asparagus & Feta Cheese Crustless Quiche Recipe {Cookin' Canuck}
Dijon Chicken Salad with Asparagus {Cookin' Canuck}
Asparagus with Burrata & Kale Pesto {Spoonful of Flavor}
One Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Asparagus {Cafe Delites}
If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.
Printable Recipe
Smoked Paprika Roasted Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- â…› teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Trim the tough ends from the asparagus and place the asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Toss the asparagus with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt and pepper until coated. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast the asparagus until it is just tender, 10 to 15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the asparagus). Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published on March 17, 2017, and has been updated.
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Andria Skinner
I just tried this, 2 different ways: 1 with curry, and 1 with smoked paprika. Both were equally delicious! Thank you, for this simple, and deliciously fabulous recipe!
Sandra Baker
I fixed this for my husband, daughter and her hubby last week and what a hit!!! We only had a few pieces left out of two pounds, and get this, even my dog, (my baby), Sadie Mae, loved it!! Some testimonial, right?!! It is definitely the best asparagus recipe that I have tried/made so far.
This is certainly one recipe that is going to become a staple in our household and one that I will happily share with everyone!!
Thanks so much.
Bon appetite!
Claire
As soon as I saw this I knew I had to try it, roasting any veg is my favorite way to eat it!!!
I am convinced that every vegetable tastes better when it is roasted, and asparagus was no exception. This was delicious!!!! And the smokey paprika made it taste almost naughty...I think because it reminds me of steak houses and thick cut wedges 😉
Thank you for a great recipe!
Samantha
This was such a tasty way to jazz up asparagus...and so easy! The whole family loved it.
Jeanne
Absolutely delicious. Instead of roasting in the oven I grilled it. This will be a regular addition as long as asparagus is in season.