Roast Asparagus with Long Pepper Gremolata Recipe

Name: Roast Asparagus with Long Pepper Gremolata Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 bunch (1 pound) asparagus; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons long pepper, toasted and freshly ground; 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, toasted and freshly ground; 4 cloves garlic, minced; Zest of one lemon

Now's the time of year when I eat asparagus once or twice a week. To change things up from the usual, I dressed it with a modified gremolata—typically a mixture of citrus zest, minced garlic, herbs, and spices. This version takes advantage of long pepper's sweet pungency, fleshed out by coriander, enlivened by lemon. It's a simple—and a favorite—way to enjoy long pepper. And asparagus, for that matter.

Since the spices aren't cooked at all, they are best toasted before grinding to bring out their flavors.

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Roast Asparagus with Long Pepper Gremolata Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 5 mins

Active 5 mins

Total 10 mins

Serves 4 servings

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1 bunch (1 pound) asparagus
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 teaspoons long pepper, toasted and freshly ground
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, toasted and freshly ground
4 cloves garlic, minced
Zest of 1 whole lemon

Turn on broiler and adjust rack to 4 to 6 inches from heat source. Trim bottom two inches off asparagus, rub with oil, and season well with salt. Arrange in a single layer in an oven-safe skillet or baking sheet.
Broil for two to three minutes, then check on asparagus for signs of light charring and a bright green color. Very thin spears may be finished at this point. Squeeze gently with tongs. If still very firm, return to broiler for another two to three minutes, or until spears bend slightly but break with a snap.
Combine long pepper, coriander, garlic, and lemon zest in a small bowl and mix to combine. Toss with asparagus and serve immediately.

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Spice Hunting: Long Pepper

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
167	Calories
8g	Fat
28g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	167
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 21mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 118mg	590%
Calcium 88mg	7%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 609mg	13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.