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Easy Broiled Asparagus

Beautifully crispy and charred on the outside, and perfectly tender on the inside- this broiled asparagus is a super easy 10-minute side dish you need to try!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 110 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches asparagus, thin, ends trimmed
  • 2 - 4 tblsp olive oil
  • salt or garlic salt
  • pepper
Options
  • lemon juice
  • Parmesan cheese, grated
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • melted butter

Instructions

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  1. Adjust oven rack to about 4 inches from the upper heating element. Preheat oven to broil. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with tinfoil.
  2. In a large resealable bag pour enough olive oil to just coat your asparagus and toss.
  3. Spread asparagus out on the tin foil covered baking sheet.
  4. Sprinkle asparagus with salt and pepper.
  5. Broil for 4 minutes, shake pan enough to move and rotate the asparagus.
  6. Broil 4-6 more minutes until asparagus is tender and lightly browned. A total of 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Try squeezing some lemon juice or parmesan cheese all over your asparagus after it is removed from the oven and placed on a serving plate, if desired.

Notes

  • When selecting fresh asparagus, look for firm spears with tight, compact heads that aren't dried out or droopy. Choose a bunch that is hearty and has a rich green color. Also, make sure that the spears are roughly the same size and thickness. Trim off any excess parts and peel the thicker spears, if needed. 
  • The asparagus can quickly go from being perfectly brown to burnt, so make sure you get them out at just the right time.
  • Make sure you arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet. Overcrowding will cause the spears to cook unevenly, and they may take longer to cook too! 
  • Always make sure the oven is preheated before you pop in the baking sheet. The key to getting that perfect crispy char on the outside is to use high and fast heat.
  • Remember that when it comes to seasoning veggie side dishes, especially ones that are baked, air-fried, broiled, or cooked on a skillet, less is more. Use just a pinch or two of your seasonings, and let the flavor of the veggies shine through. 
  • Pick right: When selecting fresh asparagus, look for firm spears with tight, compact heads that aren't dried out or droopy. Choose a bunch that is hearty and has a rich green color. Also, make sure that the spears are roughly the same size and thickness. Trim off any excess parts and peel the thicker spears, if needed. 
  • Broil just enough: The asparagus can quickly go from being perfectly brown to burnt, so make sure you get them out at just the right time.
  • One layer: Make sure you arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet. Overcrowding will cause the spears to cook unevenly, and they may take longer to cook too! 
  • Preheat right: Always make sure the oven is preheated before you pop in the baking sheet. The key to getting that perfect crispy char on the outside is to use high and fast heat.
  • Less is more: Remember that when it comes to seasoning veggie side dishes, especially ones that are baked, air-fried, broiled, or cooked on a skillet, less is more. Use just a pinch or two of your seasonings, and let the flavor of the veggies shine through. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 110kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 455mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1.701IU (0%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Calories 110kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 455mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1.701IU 0%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.