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Roasted Asparagus with Anise Seeds

4.6

(17)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon anise seeds
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    In an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle grind anise seeds fine.

    Step 3

    Cut asparagus diagonally into 2-inch pieces and in a shallow baking pan large enough to hold asparagus in one layer toss with anise, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Roast asparagus in middle of oven, shaking pan occasionally, until crisp-tender and golden, 5 to 8 minutes.

TagsAsparagusVegetableSideDinnerVeganVegetarianGluten FreeDairy FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerRoastSpringGourmet
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