Description
This Parmesan roasted asparagus side dish is simple, crispy, and full of flavor. Fresh asparagus roasts with olive oil, garlic, and seasoning before being topped with melted Parmesan cheese. It’s a quick and healthy vegetable recipe perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 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 asparagus.
- Place asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Roast for 10–12 minutes.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over asparagus.
- Return to oven and bake 3–5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Finish with lemon juice and zest before serving.
Notes
Use fresh asparagus for the best texture. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than packaged cheese. Avoid overcrowding the pan so the asparagus roasts evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg