Roasted Asparagus and Leeks

Side Dishes

No vegetable says spring quite like asparagus. In this recipe, we combine pretty green spears with leeks. Crushed red pepper adds a bit of zest.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
12 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Place asparagus and leeks on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables.
2. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 83 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.