Description
A simple and quick side dish of tender asparagus roasted in the oven until crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the asparagus and snap off the tough, woody ends.
- Pat the asparagus spears dry with a paper towel.
- Place the asparagus on a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Toss to coat the asparagus evenly.
- Arrange the spears in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle with lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Choose asparagus spears that are firm and bright green.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet for even cooking.
- Adjust roasting time based on the thickness of your asparagus spears.
- You can add other seasonings like garlic powder or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg