Apricot-Glazed Roasted Asparagus
Photo: Karry Hosford
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400º.
Place asparagus spears on a foil-lined jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray. Combine apricot preserves, soy sauce, garlic, and salt; pour preserves mixture over asparagus. Toss well to coat. Bake at 400º for 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Serve immediately.
- Yield: 4 servings
"When asparagus is in season, it's gorgeous, fresh, and cheap. I came up with this recipe in a moment of creativity; I had a lot of asparagus on hand and wanted to give it a different twist." -CL Reader
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 58 |
|---|---|
| Calories per serving: | 0.0% |
| Fat per serving: | 0.0g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 0.0g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 0.0g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 0.0g |
| Protein per serving: | 3g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 11.6g |
| Fiber per serving: | 2.6g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 0.0mg |
| Iron per serving: | 0.6mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 210mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 28mg |
Good to Know
Packed with flavor, this side dish is also filled with fiber, important in aiding digestion.





