Description
Healthy Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan is a quick and flavorful side dish made with fresh asparagus, olive oil, garlic seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the asparagus while the Parmesan adds a savory finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the tough ends of the asparagus.
- Place asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Toss to coat evenly and spread in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 10–12 minutes until tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Add lemon zest and lemon juice if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor add red pepper flakes. Thicker asparagus may require a few extra minutes of roasting. This dish pairs well with chicken, fish, pasta, or roasted meats.
- 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: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 6mg