Roasted Green and White Asparagus

Name: Roasted Green and White Asparagus
Yield: Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 pound white asparagus, trimmed, peeled, cut on diagonal into 3-inch lengths; 1 pound green asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 3-inch lengths; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

By Jeanne Thiel Kelley

May 31, 2006

When you can find fat white asparagus in stores, buy as much as you can fit in your basket and make this recipe ASAP.

Ingredients

Makes 6 Servings

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

pound white asparagus, trimmed, peeled, cut on diagonal into 3-inch lengths

pound green asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 3-inch lengths

/4 cup finely chopped shallots

/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush large rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Arrange all asparagus on prepared baking sheet. Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, shallots, and lemon peel in small bowl to blend; pour over asparagus and toss gently to coat. Spread asparagus in single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until asparagus is tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. If desired, rewarm in 450°F oven 5 minutes before continuing. Add parsley and toss gently. Transfer to platter and serve warm or at room temperature.

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