Oven-Roasted Asparagus: Your Ultimate Guide to this Delicious Side Dish
Simple yet elegant oven-roasted asparagus with crispy tips and tender stalks, enhanced with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan. A 15-minute healthy side dish that pairs with everything!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 17 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus (thick or thin spears)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep asparagus: Snap off woody ends (bend stalks; they’ll break naturally where tender). Rinse and pat dry.
- Season: On a baking sheet, toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread in a single layer. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10-12 minutes (thicker spears may need 15 mins).
- Finish: Immediately sprinkle with Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Serve hot.
Notes
- Pro tip: For extra crispiness, place asparagus directly on oven rack (no pan).
- Variations: Add sliced almonds before roasting, or wrap prosciutto around spears.
- Vegan option: Skip Parmesan or use nutritional yeast.
- Best eaten fresh – becomes soggy when refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
