Elevate asparagus with an easy, tangy honey-balsamic glaze that brings out the sweetness in the spears.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Easy Honey-Balsamic Asparagus.

1. Info for Easy Honey-Balsamic Asparagus

  • Cook Time: 22 min
  • Total Time: 22 min
  • Servings: 4
  • Calories: 79.2 kcal

2. Ingredients for Easy Honey-Balsamic Asparagus

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/4 lbs. asparagus
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp. honey

3. Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Crush and finely mince the garlic.
  4. Trim the rough ends from the asparagus spears, and arrange on the baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
  6. Whisk the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small bowl.
  7. Roast asparagus on middle rack of oven until it is crisp-tender and slightly charred, 15-20 minutes.
  8. Check to see that asparagus is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
  9. Drizzle the honey-balsamic mixture over the asparagus spears. Serve immediately.

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4. Tips for Easy Honey-Balsamic Asparagus

For best results, choose asparagus spears of similar thickness to ensure even cooking. Thicker spears may need an extra 2-3 minutes in the oven. Don’t skip the parchment paper – it prevents sticking and makes cleanup effortless. The honey-balsamic glaze can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. For extra flavor depth, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh thyme before roasting. Leftover asparagus keeps well for 2-3 days and tastes great cold in salads.