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Easy, Cheesy Baked Asparagus
Upgrade your veggie game with this quick Easy, Cheesy Baked Asparagus recipe that’s crisp and creamy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 130 kcal
Cuisine:
American , Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound asparagus tips ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice divided
- sea salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup mozzarella shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Drizzle olive oil into an oven-safe dish, then lay down the asparagus in a row.
- Squeeze a 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice over the asparagus and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the center of the asparagus, then bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned. Finish the dish with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
130kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
199mg
(8%)
Potassium
157mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
600IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
212mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 212mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.