Oven Roasted Red Potatoes and Asparagus
(from MethodicalImprov’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 4 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 4 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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In a large baking dish, toss the red potatoes with 1/2 the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and 1/2 the kosher salt. Cover with aluminum foil.
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Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Mix in the asparagus, remaining olive oil, and remaining salt. Cover, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
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Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
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Remove foil, and continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes, until potatoes are lightly browned. Season with pepper to serve.