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Asparagus With Thyme Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this simple yet elegant Asparagus with Thyme recipe! Inspired by Cooking Light, this dish showcases the bright, fresh flavor of asparagus perfectly complemented by fragrant thyme. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect side dish or light meal. Get ready for tender-crisp asparagus bursting with flavor!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 58.7 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.8 (49 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asparagus With Thyme

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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How to Make Asparagus With Thyme

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rub 2 cloves of garlic, cut in half crosswise, over a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Place the garlic cloves in the dish.
  3. Snap off the tough ends of 1 pound of asparagus.
  4. Add asparagus to the baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  5. Sprinkle asparagus with 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Toss gently to coat. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

2g

Carbs

2g

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