Description
This quick roasted asparagus with Parmesan is a simple and flavorful side dish. Fresh asparagus roasts in olive oil until tender and slightly crispy, then gets topped with melted Parmesan for a delicious finish.
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)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash asparagus and trim woody ends.
- Place asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over asparagus.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper.
- Toss to coat evenly and spread in a single layer.
- Roast for 10–12 minutes until tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle Parmesan cheese.
- Add lemon zest if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh asparagus with firm stalks for the best flavor. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet so the asparagus roasts instead of steaming. Add garlic powder or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg