How to Cook Asparagus

5. Roasted Asparagus

This recipe for roasted asparagus leaves the cooked vegetables filled with juice. Prepare 2-pounds of asparagus by snapping off the woody ends, then preheat the oven to 400-degrees. Oil a baking sheet and place the asparagus in a dish to toss with 2-teaspoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast the asparagus in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the asparagus from the oven and toss the cooked stocks with thyme and lemon juice. The asparagus can be cut into sections for use in other dishes or added to kabobs.