Simple Roasted Asparagus with Apple & Onion

This simple vegan, gluten-free recipe combines the earthy taste of asparagus with the sweet flavors of apple and onion. It serves 4 as a side dish or 2 as a meal.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Ingredients

½ tbsp olive oil
1 bunch of fresh asparagus
1 large sweet onion
1 large organic apple I use Gala
¼ tsp Himalayan cooking salt
¼ tsp coarse ground black pepper
¼ lemon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F.
Line a 9x13-inch roasting pan with parchment paper.
Chop asparagus into 2-inch pieces and place it in a one-gallon ziplock bag. (Discard tough white ends.)
Chop the onion into large chunks and add it to the bag.
Core the apple, chop it into chunks, and add it to the bag. (There is no need to peel the apple unless it’s not organic.)
Add oil, salt, and pepper to the bag, press the air out, and seal it. Then, shake and massage the ingredients until the oil coats them evenly.
Spread the ingredients evenly in the pan.
Place baking dish in oven and roast until veggies reach desired tenderness. (About 20 to 30 minutes—stirring every 10 minutes.)
Squeeze ¼ fresh lemon over veggies and stir to mix.

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is for one side dish serving. It is a rough estimate for special dietary needs. I subscribe to the theories presented in the book Whole and believe we should focus on eating a variety of whole foods instead of counting calories or keeping track of individual nutrients.

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