Description
Oven Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan is a simple and delicious side dish made with fresh asparagus, olive oil, and melted parmesan cheese. Roasted until tender with slightly crispy tips, this healthy vegetable recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or elegant meals.
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
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry asparagus thoroughly.
- Trim the woody ends from the asparagus.
- Place asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss gently and arrange in a single layer.
- Roast for 10–12 minutes.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the asparagus.
- Return to oven for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Finish with lemon zest and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Use fresh, firm asparagus for the best results. Avoid overcrowding the pan so the asparagus roasts instead of steaming. For extra flavor add garlic powder or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg