Oven Roasted Asparagus
If you're looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious veggie side dish, look no further than this oven roasted asparagus recipe. You're going to love it for holiday feasts and casual weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 81kcal
Cost: Recipe $4.13 / Serving $1.03
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus, about 1 pound ($2.97)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil ($0.14)
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced ($0.12)
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice ($0.06)
- ¼ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded ($0.83)
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Trim the asparagus. Wash the asparagus and trim off the woody ends.
- Season. Arrange the asparagus on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then add the garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast. Bake for 15 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
- Finish. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with Parmesan, and broil for about 1 minute, just until the cheese melts.
- Serve. Serve warm.
Notes
- Cleaning tip. Rinse asparagus under cool water and gently rub the tips to remove any grit.
- Trimming tip. Bend a spear until it snaps naturally to remove the woody end.
- Cheese timing. Add Parmesan at the end to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg
