Simple Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic
Achieve tender-crisp roasted asparagus with charred tips using a straightforward method perfect for a simple, elegant side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, salt, and pepper evenly over the stalks.
- Toss the asparagus with your hands to coat everything thoroughly.
- Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the stalks, until tender-crisp.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
- If using, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For thicker stalks, you may need to add 2 to 3 extra minutes to the cook time.
- To ensure even cooking, do not overlap the asparagus stalks on the pan.
- This recipe works well for oven baked asparagus when you want a quick vegetable side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 5
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