KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Toni Talley is testing out a super easy recipe in the Price Chopper Kitchen. Simply and delicious, try this Oven Roasted Asparagus with Citrus Ricotta as a side dish.

Oven Roasted Asparagus with Citrus Ricotta

Prep: 15 minutes

Grill : 6 minutes

Serves: 8  

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus additional for garnish (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest plus additional for garnish (optional)
  • 3 bunches asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat Oven to 425 Degrees
  2. In medium bowl, stir cheese, lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest and orange zest. Makes about 2 cups.
  3.  In large bowl, toss asparagus, oil, salt and pepper. Place asparagus on a single layer cooking sheet; cook 612-15 minutes or until tender-crisp. Makes about 6 cups.
  4.  Serve asparagus topped with cheese mixture garnished with lemon and orange zests, if desired.