Roasted Asparagus With Toasted Bread Crumbs
This delicious asparagus recipe features tender-crisp asparagus spears roasted to perfection and topped with golden breadcrumbs infused with fresh thyme and zesty lemon zest. The result is a flavorful and healthy dish that makes a wonderful addition to any meal. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and delightful textures of this asparagus with breadcrumb topping.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus, about 1 lb., tough ends removed
- 3 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs, from day-old coarse country bread with crusts removed
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 450°F.
- Spread the asparagus in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer. Drizzle with 1 tsp. of the olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp. of the thyme. Toss to coat the asparagus evenly.
- Roast the asparagus, stirring once halfway through the roasting time, until tender-crisp, 7 to 10 minutes; the timing will depend on the thickness of the spears.
- Meanwhile, place the bread crumbs in a small bowl and drizzle with the remaining 2 tsp. oil; toss to coat. Place a fry pan over medium heat. When it is hot, add the bread crumbs, reduce the heat to medium-low and toast, stirring, until they are golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tsp. thyme, the lemon zest, a pinch of salt and a grind of pepper. Remove from the heat.
- Arrange the asparagus on a warmed platter and sprinkle the hot bread crumbs over the top. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma, <i>Essentials of Healthful Cooking</i>, by Mary Abbott Hess, Dana Jacobi &amp; Marie Simmons (Oxmoor House, 2003).
Yield
Serves 4.
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