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Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus with mozzarella cheese is the best side dish to any meal! Low Carb, Keto AND the perfect way to get your veggies in! Even non-asparagus fans LOVE this recipe! Tastes so amazing that the whole family gets behind this one.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 - 6 people
Calories: 224 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears woody ends removed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, or 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray.
- Arrange asparagus on baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle the oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to evenly coat.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until vibrant and just beginning to get tender.
- Remove from oven and top with the mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and broil (or grill) until the cheese melts and becomes golden (about 4-5 minutes).
- Adjust salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Tips:
- Roast asparagus for only 10 minutes first to avoid over cooking them. Just make sure your oven is preheated!
Nutrition Information
Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
658mg
(27%)
Potassium
266mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1.095IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
209mg
(21%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 658mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1.095IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.