Smoked Paprika Roasted Asparagus Recipe

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}

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Smoked Paprika Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Only 5 ingredients needed for this delicious and healthy Smoked Paprika Roasted Asparagus side dish recipe! 47 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

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Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Gluten Free, Roasted Asparagus, Vegan

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 46.7kcal

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

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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

Weight Watchers Points: 1 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 1 (SmartPoints), 1 (Points+)

Nutrition

Serving: 6spears (about) | Calories: 46.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.3g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 2.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 77.9mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 2.2g

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This post was originally published on March 17, 2017, and has been updated.

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