Oven Roasted Asparagus
A delightful side dish of oven roasted asparagus that is crisp, caramelized, and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the asparagus under cool water and pat dry.
- Snap or trim the woody ends of the asparagus.
- Toss the asparagus with olive oil in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder over the asparagus.
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese over the top (if desired) and bake for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a unique twist, consider using walnut or avocado oil, and top with lemon zest or balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: asparagus, roasted vegetables, side dish, spring recipes
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