Roasted Asparagus
The perfect Roasted Asparagus is easy to make with only four basic ingredients. Make for a weeknight dinner or serve as a holiday side dish!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 54kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- *See notes for additional variations
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
- Rinse the asparagus and trim the tough ends. Place the asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and stir to coat. Spread it out in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned and tender, stirring halfway through.
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Notes
- Parmesan Roasted Asparagus: Sprinkle 1/2 cup of grated parmesan over the asparagus after stirring halfway through cooking. Return to the oven to finish baking.
- Lemon Pepper Asparagus: Slice one lemon in half. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the asparagus on the baking sheet. Cut the second half into slices and add to the baking sheet. Sprinkle the asparagus with additional black pepper. Cook as directed.
- Garlic and Herb Asparagus: Add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic to the asparagus on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon parsley, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon basil. Cook as directed.
- Ranch Seasoned Asparagus: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of powdered ranch dressing mix over the asparagus on the baking sheet. Cook as directed.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
