Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, and with just a little love asparagus goes from good to spectacular. Dijon mustard always adds a gourmet touch while a quick roast in the oven at high heat intensifies all the flavors. Dijon Mustard Roasted Asparagus is a quick and easy vegetable side dish that will make a perfect addition to any meal.
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A Few Fun Asparagus Facts
- Asparagus takes 3 years from initial seed to be able to harvest, after that asparagus can be harvested for up to 20 years!
- Asparagus has been cultivated for 2,500 years and China is the largest producer of asparagus
- Asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse. With about 40 calories per cup along with being high in fiber, folate and vitamins A, C, E and K
- White and green asparagus come from the same plant. Asparagus gets it’s green color from chlorophyl once it’s exposed to the sun, to keep asparagus white the plant is kept in the dark until it matures.
Ingredients for Dijon Roasted Asparagus
- Asparagus
- Dijon mustard
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
How to Make Dijon Mustard Roasted Asparagus
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rinse and trim the ends of the asparagus and place on the baking sheet. Stir together dijon mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper until fully combined. Brush the dijon mixture over the asparagus. Bake the asparagus for 12 minutes. Serve as desired.
If you like this Dijon Mustard Roasted Asparagus be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
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Creamy Pasta with Mushrooms and Asparagus
Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
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Dijon Mustard Roasted Asparagus
Equipment
- 1 large sheet pan
- 1 Silicon baking mat
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch asparagus about 1 pound
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp olive oil
- pinch kosher salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rinse and trim the ends of the asparagus and place on the baking sheet.
- Stir together dijon mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper until fully combined. Brush the dijon mixture over the asparagus.
- Bake the asparagus for 12 minutes. Serve as desired.
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Anaiah says
Such an easy side dish to make but I could snack on these asparagus all on it’s own!
Jean says
I love Asparagus too, I can eat this every day. Quick, delicious and easy recipe to make.
amanda says
Loved the dijon with the asparagus, such a good flavor combo!
nancy says
never thought to add dijon to my asparagus but it totally works. thanks for the idea!
Agnieszka says
Delicious asparagus recipe! Thank you.
Allyssa says
Super flavorful and you can taste all the seasonings in there. Highly recommended! Thanks a lot sharing!