Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Spicy roasted potaotes and asparagus

Is anyone reading this blog? Really?


This side dish of spicy roasted potatoes and asparagus is inexplicably good. It's so simple and uncomplicated, yet oh so delicious. Maybe it's the simplicity of the ingredients that shine through. I don't know. But I dare you not fall in love with this.

Spicy Roasted Potaotes and Asparagus
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2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 small red potatoes (about 3/4 pound), quartered (I've used red and Yukon Gold)
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 pound asparagus spears

Preheat oven to 450°. Combine oil, salt, thyme, peppers and potatoes in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450ยบ for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Combine garlic, asparagus and cheese. Add asparagus mixture to dish. Bake for 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

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