Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, miso paste, lemon juice, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Arrange the trimmed asparagus spears in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Evenly spread the miso butter mixture over the asparagus. Use your hands to gently toss and coat each spear.
- Roast for 10-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp and slightly browned.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- For a richer flavor, you can brown the butter slightly before adding the miso paste.
- If you don’t have white miso, you can use yellow miso, but the flavor will be stronger.
- This dish is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg