Roasted Asparagus
Roasted Asparagus is one of the simplest, most delicious ways to easily cook asparagus in the oven. It requires minimal effort and the result is amazing!
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus fresh
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Trim ends from asparagus by snapping off the ends, or cutting with a knife.
- Lay trimmed asparagus out on an ungreased baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for about 10 minutes, until tender crisp
Notes
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and sprinkle asparagus with 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese before roasting for a Lemon Parmesan twist!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.