Popular in many parts of the world, roasted asparagus with garlic is simple to make and will have your whole family happily eating asparagus and asking for more.
Asparagus is another, great vegetable grown throughout the Tasmania. With such a gentle climate, there are worse places in the world to grow vegetables than in Tasmania. This is just what the chef at our table told us as to why he moved to Tasmania. He just loved the access to fresh produce so much he moved there with his young family.
Driving around Tasmania by car is a very pleasant experience. It is easy to see why the cows are so “content” and why dairy products taste so good in Tasmania. Read on to find out more of the secrets of Tasmania.
Fresh Tasmanian Produce
We ended up spending the better part of an hour with a chef telling us why he re-settled from Queensland to Tasmania. He was utterly in love with the produce, the fact everything he needed to make great meals was so close and arrived so fresh. And the access to the local producer, the fact in many cases it was the farmer himself that made the delivery to the restaurant having just picked or prepared the goods that morning.He thought it made him a better chef. So he moved his family and now he gets to live “the Tasmanian way”.
I’m not sure there are too many better places to shop for food than in Tasmania. With a great reputation for high-quality food Tasmania is just a great place to enjoy:
- Scallops
- Rock Lobster
- Oysters
- Shrimp
- Truffles
- Lamb
- Kangaroo and wallaby
Wine in Tasmania, also has a great reputation. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the most popular plantings within Tasmania.
When you drive around Tasmania, you just have to pinch yourself- the picture-perfect scenery is not just an illusion, it really exists. There is no end to the opportunities to buy from the farmer’s gate. Cheaper and supporting small businesses and farmers, it is a great way to buy your food. You’ll soon find your favorites.
Driving around Tasmania you soon realize how content the animals are living in such a pleasant place as Tasmania. It must surely add to the quality of the product.
Roasted Asparagus with Garlic
Here is a rather gourmet taste. And so easy to make. 3 minutes preparation only in making roasted asparagus with garlic. It is a simple dish but with such amazing flavors. Paired with mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus with garlic provides two great side dishes perfect with any entrée or main course.
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 4people | 2minutes | 6minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 2minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 6minutes |
- 1 bunch asparagus
- olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- salt, ground sea
- black pepper, ground
- 1/2 lemon
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Ingredients
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- Pre-heat oven to 400 f (200c).
- Pre-heat oven to 400 f (200c). To trim the asparagus, Hold a piece at each end. Bend the asparagus until it snaps. Discard the thicker pieces and retain the halves with the tip. Finely chop- the garlic.
- On an oven-tray, spread out the asparagus tips. Drizzle with some olive oil;. Sprinkle the garlic over the asparagus season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place in the pre-heated oven. After 4 minutes, remove the oven tray and turn over the asparagus. Place back in the oven for a further 2 minutes. Remove from the oven. Place the asparagus in a serving bowl. Squeeze some lemon juice over the top, if desired.
Patti Winters
This asparagus sounds amazing, quick and easy too! Garlic makes everything better!
Editor
This recipe is particularly good if you are using your oven to cook the rest of the meal.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
I’ve never even imagined what Tasmania would look like — but I can say definitively, looking at your photos that I want to go! Who knew they had so many fabulous ingredients at the ready, too?!!
Editor
I’m not sure there’s too many places in the world where you can buy such a great range of high quality produce than Tasmania. A foodie’s paradise.
Platter Talk
Asparagus is out of season in my neck of the woods right now but will try your very enticing recipe once it’s back!
Editor
Yes one of the unfortunate facts of life about the southern and northern hemispheres. Thanks for your comment.
Emily
Great photos! I love asparagus it’s the perfect side dish!
Editor
Asparagus is the perfect side dish. So quick to make as well.
Renee Gardner
I think I could eat this whole bowl of asparagus! Yum!
Editor
It is hard to pass up that is for sure.