Oven Roasted Asparagus

Perfectly baked asparagus every time! This roasted asparagus recipe is incredibly easy to prep and seasoned in a simple garlicky coating! It's the best way to cook asparagus quickly and goes with any dish! Learn how to cook asparagus with a sugary water hack to soften and bring out the best of your stalks!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 1/4 pounds asparagus
• 3/4 tsp garlic salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups water
• 3 Tbsp organic cane sugar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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2. 2soak ends in sugar water: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl dissolve the sugar in water and soak the asparagus ends for 10 minutes.
3. 3toss in oil and seasonings: Remove the asparagus from the sugar water and pat dry. Arrange in a single layer over a sheet pan and toss in olive oil, garlic salt, and pepper.
4. 4bake asparagus: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until tender. Mine took 15 minutes. They should be bright green. Serve warm.