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Roasted, Broiled, or Grilled Asparagus

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Editor's note: The recipe below is from How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman. For Bittman's tips on preparing a modern Passover meal, click here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 pounds asparagus, trimmed and peeled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Lemon wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Preheat the oven to 450°F, preheat the broiler or a gas grill, or start a charcoal or wood fire. If you're roasting or broiling, place the asparagus in a roasting pan and drizzle with a tablespoon or two of oil; sprinkle with salt. If you're grilling, brush the asparagus with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in the oven, under the broiler, or on the grill.

    Step 2

    2. Roast or grill, turning the spears once or twice, just until the thick part of the stalks can be pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Broiling time will be shorter, taking 5 to 10 minutes total. Serve immediately or at room temperature, with lemon wedges.

Reprinted with permission from How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman. © 2008 Wiley
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