Harvest of the Month: Asparagus

Ingredients: • 2 bundles (roughly 2 lbs) asparagus • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil • 1/8 tsp salt • 1/8 tsp pepper Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Wash asparagus spears and trim off the tough ends. Cut asparagus into 3-inch lengths. 3. Place asparagus in a large bowl. Add vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the asparagus pieces. 4. Place asparagus in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. 5. Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until the asparagus pieces are lightly browned and blistered. Serve and enjoy! Funding for this video was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 21SCBGPNE10911-00. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. __________ You can also follow LNKTV Health team at http://lnktvhealth.lincoln.ne.gov/ Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/LNKTVhealth #asparagus #LNK #harvestofthemonth #healthyeating #farmtoschool #vegetables