There are a few vegetables that I feel need some help to make them taste extraordinary. This is just my opinion but roasted asparagus needs more than just salt and pepper to entice me to eat it. I guess over time I got burnt out on asparagus but recently I’ve discovered some new flavors to add to it that make it taste fresh and new. Josh was my inspiration for this dish. He was here over Mother’s Day and suggested we make roasted veggies. We picked up some of his favorites, including asparagus and tomatoes. We crumbled some goat cheese and added a drizzle of balsamic vinegar with salt and pepper. Asparagus suddenly tasted good again! So I got to thinking that I’d like to add something crunchy to the mix and came up with some candied pecans which paired perfectly. There’s a contrast of flavors ranging from salty, tangy, sweet and savory. As I try to make healthier choices I’m striving to make those healthy choices taste better.
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An Inspired Cook 