Saturday, January 12, 2013

Baked (7 minute) Garlic Parmesan Asparagus!!

Vegetables used to be the Villain in my Fairy tale food life.

I used to HATE vegetables. If the word vegetable crossed my lips, it was immediately followed by the words "NO WAY!"

As I've grown up, I've slowly developed the taste for vegetables and have found different ways to prepare them so that I LOVE them!

This is one of my favorite recipes that I absolutely adore. 

If you hate vegetables, THIS is the recipe that I recommend you taste. It will change your mind for sure




What you need:

  • Fresh Asparagus (I bought mine Organic- at Trader Joes for 2.99)
  • Parmesan Cheese (it tastes best if it is freshly grated) 
  • Fresh Chopped garlic cloves
  • Olive Oil
  • A garlic chopper (makes it easier to chop the garlic!)
  • One big freezer bag



What to do:

  1. Chop up the garlic into little minced pieces. 
  2. Shred your Parmesan cheese
  3. Wash and cut the bottom ends off of your asparagus (about 1 inch)
  4. Put the above into your freezer bag and add about 1 table spoon of Olive oil.
  5. Use your hands to spread around the garlic and Parmesan so that it gets on every asparagus piece (make sure to zip the bag closed really tightly or you'll have asparagus on your floor.)
  6. After it's evenly spread throughout the bag, put the whole bag in your fridge for about an hour. (This is not necessary, but helps the delicious flavors soak into the asparagus.) 
  7. Pre-heat your oven to 325
  8. Place the Garlic Parmesan Asparagus on some tin foil and spread it out evenly so none of them overlap.
  9. Take out in 7 minutes and EAT!


It is easy, takes 7 minutes, absolutely delicious and REALLY healthy for you! The best part is, you can make a LOT of it at once, and keep the left overs in the freezer bag and use it throughout the week. 
It's a fabulous go-to snack when you're hungry and not sure what to munch on. Definitely beats Ramen noodles :)

To make this vegan, just leave out the cheese!

Finished ^
Xox Brittany,

The Fitspirational Blonde

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