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Parmesan Baked Asparagus
Asparagus is prepared with lemons, garlic, and oil. Topped with parmesan cheese and then baked to perfection.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 215 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 bunches asparagus about 28 spears , woody ends removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper or to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 lemon sliced to garnish
- 2-3 spears of thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and get a nonstick sheet pan or a low-rimmed baking dish.
- Add in the 2 bunches asparagus (trimmed) and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and add the minced 2-3 garlic cloves.
- Use your clean hands to toss the asparagus and get it evenly coated with the seasonings. (3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper)
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- Immediately sprinkle with 1 cup Parmesan cheese and broil until cheese is golden and starts to crisp up about 2-3 min.
- Garnish with 1 lemon sliced and fresh thyme leaves from 2-3 spears of thyme.
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Notes
- Trim the bottom hard edges of the asparagus.
- Do not overcook the asparagus
- Use any oil of choice
- Fresh garlic cloves are preferred, but if you don't have those handy you may use garlic powder
- Thyme: use fresh or dried
- Parmesan cheese is preferred. Grate your own if you like.
- Fresh lemon juice is preferred, if needed use bottled lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
842mg
(35%)
Potassium
515mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1896IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
360mg
(36%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 842mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1896IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 360mg | 36% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.