Roasted Asparagus
quick oven roasted asparagus recipe with parmesan cheese
We grew up with asparagus patches growing in our yard and field out back. When we mowed the grass, we always knew to mow around them. My mom or dad would cut off the spears and bring in and cook during the peak season, which is April through June. When choosing asparagus, look for bright, green stalks with firm and tight purplish tips. This oven roasted asparagus recipe is the easiest, and best way to enhance the flavor and tenderness of this delicious, over-looked veggie. Minimal ingredients and quick cooking time makes this a perfect dinner side.
Let’s get started:
Ingredients:
asparagus (one bunch)
1 tbsp olive oil
grated parmesan cheese (about 1 tablespoon)
salt and pepper (just a sprinkle and also optional)
quart or gallon size ziplock bag
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400℉ / 205℃.
Roast in oven, uncovered for 12-14 minutes, or until tender. I know I’ve cooked it perfect when the ends have a slight crunch, but still very tender and juicy inside! If you have never tried to roast asparagus, I beg you to try this recipe…it will soon become your go-to way to enjoy this lovely green veggie!
Enjoy!
💜Julie
Yield: 6-8
Roasted Asparagus
This roasted asparagus recipe is the easiest, and best way to enhance the flavor and tenderness of this delicious, over-looked veggie. Using a minimal amount of ingredients and a short cooking time, you will be amazed with the delicious results using a little parmesan cheese.
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 12 MinTotal time: 17 Min
Ingredients
Ingredients for roasted asparagus
Optional Ingredients
Instructions
How to roast asparagus in the oven
- Preheat oven to 400℉ / 205℃.
- Wash asparagus under cold water and dry with paper towels.
- Cut 1-2 inches off the bottom of stalk and discard cut pieces.
- Put your asparagus stalks in a quart or gallon size ziplock bag.
- Add olive oil and roll gently to coat all stalks. (If using lemon, squeeze some of the juice into the bag also)
- Remove stalks from bag and arrange lengthwise on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with a small amount of salt and pepper.
- Then sprinkle with the parmesan cheese. (If using a lemon, zest it over top of the asparagus at this point.)
- Roast in oven, uncovered for 12-14 minutes, or until tender.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
42.81Fat (grams)
3.74 gSat. Fat (grams)
1.09 gCarbs (grams)
0.97 gFiber (grams)
0.01 gNet carbs
0.95 gSugar (grams)
0.13 gProtein (grams)
1.5 gSodium (milligrams)
119.9 mgCholesterol (grams)
4.35 mgNutrition Disclaimer: Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
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