Description
Learn how to make delicious roasted asparagus that’s tender and crispy on the edges, with optional flavors of garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus:
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound, trimmed)
Seasoning:
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic (minced, optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or zest (optional)
Garnish:
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Prepare asparagus: Spread asparagus on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic if using, then toss to coat.
- Roast: Roast in the oven for 12–15 minutes until tender and slightly crisp.
- Finish: Drizzle with lemon juice or zest, garnish with Parmesan if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Thicker asparagus may require longer roasting.
- Enhance flavor with balsamic glaze or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ bunch
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
