Roasted Asparagus with Gorgeous Goat Feta

Asparagus season is fleeting, and before it disappears for another year, this is one of our favorite ways to enjoy it. The asparagus becomes sweet and tender in the oven, the feta softens and browns around the edges, and the Kozani spice adds just enough warmth to bring everything together.

Ingredients

Serves 4 as a side dish

From the Market

• 1 bunch asparagus

• Olive oil

• Salt

• Freshly cracked black pepper

• Kozani spice (or any spices you enjoy)

• Gorgeous Goat feta

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Season the Asparagus

Trim the woody ends from the asparagus.

Place on a sheet pan and drizzle generously with olive oil.

Season with:

• Salt

• Freshly cracked black pepper

• Kozani spice

Toss to coat evenly.

3. Add the Feta

Crumble Gorgeous Goat feta over the asparagus.

Use as much or as little as you'd like.

For a bunch of asparagus, we like about half a container of feta, but there is no wrong amount here.

4. Roast

Roast for 12–20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus and how much browning you prefer.

The asparagus should be tender and the feta lightly golden around the edges.

5. Serve

Serve warm straight from the pan.

To Make It a Meal

This pairs beautifully with:

• Grilled chicken

• Fish

• Steak

• Pork

Or serve alongside rice and a simple salad for a light dinner.

How to Think About This Dish

This recipe is less about technique and more about celebrating an ingredient at its peak.

• Sweet roasted asparagus

• Creamy, tangy feta

• Warm spice

• Good olive oil

That's all it needs.

Sometimes the best recipes are simply a way to get out of the way and let great ingredients do what they do best.

Market Tip

Asparagus season is one of the shortest of the year. If you've been meaning to enjoy it one more time before it's gone, this is a good place to start.