Easy Asparagus in a Toaster Oven

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 102

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If you would like to make the herb topping, combine all of the ingredients in a mortar.
Using the pestle, smash all of the ingredients until a smooth paste is formed.
Add more olive oil as needed so that it has a consistency of a thick sauce. This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one day. Leave it out at room temperature before serving so it liquifies again.
To make the asparagus, start by preheating the toaster oven to 425F.
Wash and pat dry the asparagus.
Remove the bottom stalk of each asparagus. You can do this by bending the asparagus slightly and it will break off at the appropriate place on it’s own. You can also just cut 1-2” off with a sharp chef’s knife.
Lay the asparagus flat on your toaster oven tray. Ideally, it’s a rack so that air can move around the asparagus. It’s very important that they all lay flat and do not touch each other. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Turn the toaster oven timer to 15 minutes. After about 7 minutes, shake the tray so the asparagus flips and turns sides.
After a total of 15-20 minutes, your asparagus should be done.
Divide up each serving and season with the fresh ground black pepper and lemon wedge.
If you’d like to serve with the herb topping, scoop a few dollops of topping over the cooked asparagus.