Description
A simple and healthy side dish, oven roasted asparagus is tender, slightly crispy, and full of flavor. Perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the asparagus and trim off the woody ends.
- Place the asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and minced garlic if using.
- Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with lemon juice before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Thinner asparagus spears will cook faster, so adjust time as needed.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese after roasting.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg