Oven-Roasted Asparagus
A simple yet delicious side dish that elevates asparagus with a perfect roast, enhancing its natural flavors.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the asparagus thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- Trim the woody ends of each spear by bending it until it breaks naturally.
- Place the asparagus on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper, and toss to coat.
- Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until tender and golden-brown.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Check asparagus around 10 minutes to ensure they don’t overcook. Use thicker spears for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/oven-roasted-asparagus-recipe/
