Description
Easy Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan is a quick and healthy side dish featuring tender asparagus roasted with olive oil and finished with melted parmesan cheese. This simple oven roasted vegetable recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and pairs beautifully with chicken, fish, or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash asparagus and trim off the tough ends.
- Place asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Roast in the oven for 10–12 minutes until asparagus is tender.
- Remove the tray and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus.
- Return to the oven for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Finish with lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving if desired.
Notes
Choose fresh bright green asparagus for the best flavor. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet so the asparagus roasts evenly. Add garlic powder, chili flakes, or toasted pine nuts for extra flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg