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Roasted Asparagus with Orange Glaze
Roasted Asparagus with Orange Glaze is a quick and easy side dish recipe. Fresh asparagus is roasted and topped with a buttery orange glaze.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 to 3 servings
Ingredients
For the orange glaze:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the asparagus:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions
For the orange glaze:
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Boil orange juice for 5 to 10 minutes or until reduced to about half.
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Add butter and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
For the asparagus:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Break off and discard the tough woody ends of the spears. Place asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat asparagus. Arrange asparagus in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Roast until crisp-tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Time will vary depending on thickness of the asparagus. Check after 8 minutes and take out of oven when edges begin to lightly brown.
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Transfer roasted asparagus to a serving dish. Drizzle some of the orange glaze on top then toss to coat.
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Serve with remaining orange glaze. Garnish with orange slices if desired.
Recipe Notes
Roasted Asparagus with Orange Glaze is a quick and easy side dish recipe. Fresh asparagus is roasted and topped with a buttery orange glaze.