Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Description
This recipe calls for fresh asparagus trimmed of woody ends, spread on a foil-lined sheet pan, and lightly sprayed with olive oil. Tossing with salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese allows the flavors to distribute evenly. An additional olive oil spray before roasting helps achieve a golden, slightly crisp exterior during an 8-9 minute bake at 425°F.
The high oven temperature cooks the asparagus quickly to retain a pleasant snap and bright green color. The garlic adds pungent aroma and taste, while Parmesan provides a subtle nutty, salty accent to the spears. Together, these ingredients create a side dish that is flavorful but not heavy.
This roasted asparagus pairs well with a variety of main dishes, offering a green vegetable component with minimal prep or cleanup. Serving immediately after roasting is recommended to maintain the desired texture and warmth.
To extend asparagus freshness before preparation, store it upright in cold water or wrapped in a damp paper towel in the refrigerator. Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge up to three days. A squeeze of lemon juice prior to roasting adds brightness without overpowering the flavors.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound asparagus fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2-3 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- olive oil spray form
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Rinse the asparagus and trim off woody end pieces. Spread out in a thin layer on top of the prepared cookie sheet.
- Spray the asparagus lightly with a coat of olive oil spray. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Use your hands to mix the asparagus with all of the ingredients, then lay out into an even layer again. Spray with one more light coat of olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Prepare and roast asparagus on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet to reduce cleanup.
- Store asparagus upright in cold water or wrapped in a damp paper towel in the fridge for crispness.
- Adding lemon juice before roasting introduces a fresh brightness to the dish.
- Cook asparagus 8-9 minutes to keep it crisp; longer cooking will soften it.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 332mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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