Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasting asparagus is a quick and easy way to enhance the delicate flavors of the asparagus and give the asparagus tips a bit of char.
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus fresh
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Trim the asparagus of the tough ends.
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a sheet pan.1 lb asparagus
- Drizzle the asparagus spears with a few tablespoons of olive oil.2 Tablespoon olive oil
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.Salt and pepper
- If using parmesan cheese sprinkle the cheese in an even layer.¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- Gently toss the asparagus to evenly coat it with the oil and seasonings.
- Roast in the oven for 12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and toss the asparagus.
- Return to the oven and roast for another 2-8 minutes until the tips are taking on a bit of char and the stalks are tender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 349mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g
Notes
Other ways to enhance the flavors of roasted asparagus.
- add roasted garlic or garlic confit to the pan.
- After the vegetables come out of the oven zest a lemon over them for a bright, fresh flavor.
- Olives can be added to the pan to add a bit of savory saltiness. Check out my warm olives to bake alongside the asparagus.
- Sprinkle a bit of everything but the bagel seasoning when you toss the asparagus with oil.
CourseSide Dishes
CuisineAmerican
Keywordasparagus recipe, how to roast asparagus, roasted asparagus
