Description
Tender roasted asparagus spears with garlic, olive oil, parmesan, and lemon zest make the perfect easy side dish that’s bursting with flavor and ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese evenly over the spears.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender and lightly crispy on the tips.
- Remove from oven and finish with fresh lemon zest.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use thicker asparagus spears for better texture during roasting.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure proper caramelization.
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds depth and contrast to the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: baked asparagus, roasted asparagus, asparagus side dish, vegetarian side dish, quick asparagus recipe