Food & Cooking Recipes Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes Broiled Asparagus 4.0 (15) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2016 Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 Serves This member of the lily family has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. Asparagus is at its peak from February through June and is a good source of fiber, folic acid, and potassium. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds asparagus 2 teaspoons olive oil ⅛ teaspoon salt Pepper Directions Heat broiler. On a baking sheet, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread in a single layer. Broil, turning occasionally, until tender, 8 to 12 minutes. Originally appeared: Everyday Food, March/April 2003, Everyday Food, March/April 2003 Rate It PRINT