
I know, I know, you’re thinking, “Is she insane?” She’s going to set the house on fire! Trust me, the first time I saw my Mom making this dish I asked her the exact same question. All I can say is that when I tasted this I said “WOW” & went back for seconds. It’s a fun dish to make, especially if you’re having company over. You get the same reaction every time!
It’s quick, it’s easy, & it’s good for you! Using the paper bag keeps the moisture in the asparagus & allows the garlic, lemon slices, olive oil, & bay leaves to perfectly season the asparagus. Coating your paper bag generously (covering all areas) with canola oil keeps the fire marshal away!
You have to use canola oil on the outside other oils will smoke and you don’t want that!
Thanks Mom for trying something a little out of the ordinary and coming up with an extraordinary way to make asparagus! Stock up on paper bags at the grocery store, you’re going to want to make this often!
xo!
Asparagus alla Paper Bag
Asparagus made in a paper bag. It's a unique way to cook asparagus.
Ingredients
- 1 large brown paper bag from the grocery store
- 2 bundles of fresh asparagus
- 1/2 lemon sliced
- 4 fresh garlic cloves minced (use more if you like)
- 2 bay leaves
- kosher salt/pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Take your asparagus and trim the ends.
- Place asparagus in a bowl. Add minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle enough olive oil over the asparagus to lightly coat. Toss.
- Place seasoned asparagus at the bottom of the paper bag.
- Place lemon slices and bay leaves on top of asparagus.
- Fold paper bag over and place onto a rimmed baking sheet.
- Pour a little canola oil over the bag and rub in until it's completely coated. Make sure the bag is completely coated.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- To open: CAREFULLY cut the bag open with scissors and transfer asparagus to serving dish.
Notes
TIP: When trimming asparagus, hold one asparagus between your fingers and bend it, where it breaks naturally is where you trim it.
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Christie says
I love asparagus and this recipe sounds awesome!
Dani Vaughn-Tucker says
I just made this and not only did I not burn down the house, but the taste and the production are so worth the anxiety! My children were gathered around the stove just waiting for a fire….LOL This was a big hit and I will be making it again.
kristie hixon says
i agree so nervous about burning down the house we will see how it goes
Bobbi says
Not to pick nits – but could I use parchment paper instead? In my town, I can barely find plastic bags let alone paper when I grocery shop and I think lunch bags are not only too small, but possibly too thin???
Anyhoodle, I’ve got a pound of Asparagus in the fridge that is going to be part of supper not matter what tonight, I would love it if this were the recipe.
Paula says
Hi Bobbi! You could def try it with the parchment paper. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work! Let me know how it turns out : )
Maria says
I posted asparagus today too! Love the paper bag idea!
Bobbi says
Will let you know how it goes, brushing up on my packet folding skills right now… but you can’t go wrong with lemons, garlic and bay.