Roasted Asparagus with Za’atar

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Asparagus is roasted in olive oil and za'atar until caramelized and tender. A healthy and easy 15-minute side dish recipe.

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Asparagus Roasted with Za'atar - Gluten Free Side Dish Recipe

Asparagus is roasted in olive oil and za’atar until caramelized and tender. A healthy and easy 15-minute side dish recipe.

Asparagus Roasted with Zaatar Gluten Free Side Dish Recipe

Every spring when asparagus season rolls into town, this Michigan gal starts to geek out with excitement. One of the first vegetables to pop up at my local farmers market, asparagus is always a sure sign that warmer temps are on the horizon.

Sprinkling Asparagus with Zaatar Liz in Kitchen

Fresh asparagus needs very little “gussying up” to make it taste delicious. Just a little drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of za’atar and a few minutes in a hot oven and you’re good to go.

Zaatar Roasted Asparagus Spears Recipe

The earthy spices in za’atar including thyme, oregano and sumac pair perfectly with the grassy, sweet flavor of roasted asparagus. Of course, this recipe would be just as delicious grilled instead of roasted.

Roasted Asparagus with Zaatar Recipe

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Asparagus Roasted with Za'atar - Gluten Free Side Dish Recipe

Roasted Asparagus with Za’atar

5 stars
Asparagus is roasted in olive oil and za’atar until caramelized and tender. A healthy and easy 15-minute side dish recipe.
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
TOTAL: 20 minutes
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Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spread asparagus spears in an even layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, za’atar, salt and pepper. Roasted until caramelized and tender, about 15 minutes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 5spearsCalories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSodium: 584mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 890IUVitamin C: 6.8mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 3.6mg

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2 thoughts on “Roasted Asparagus with Za’atar”

  1. My name is Hiyam Kennedy. I love you and your Lebanese receipies. I m from Lebanon myself and been in the US since 1965. Thank you so much for all your work.

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