Roasted Asparagus
Crispy oven roasted asparagus with Parmesan — quick, simple spring side dish ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holidays!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears woody ends removed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- juice of ½ a lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Toss asparagus spears with all remaining ingredients except for the lemon juice.
- Arrange spears in a single layer onto a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 13-15 minutes until al dente.
- Toss with lemon juice just before serving.
Notes
- Single layer matters: This prevents steaming and ensures browning.
- Thin vs. thick spears: Check thinner spears for doneness at ~8–10 min; thicker ~15–20.
- Dry the asparagus well: If it's damp, it will steam instead of getting crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 874IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg