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Roasted Asparagus
5 from 15 votes

Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus are fresh spears tossed in an olive oil mixture with lemon juice, zest, garlic, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes, seasoned with salt and pepper, then oven roasted until crisp-tender. This straightforward technique highlights the vegetable's natural flavor enhanced by citrus and spice.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 22 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus about 18 ounces, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for the baking sheet
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with some olive oil.
  3. Wash and trim the hard ends of the asparagus.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients to a large bowl, excluding salt and pepper, and stir until combined.
  5. Spread the spears in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the oil mixture onto them and toss to coat them evenly.
  6. Roast in the oven for approximately 12-15 minutes or until crisp. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Choose asparagus stalks that are firm and straight with closed, compact tips for the freshest flavor and texture.
  • Select stalks of similar thickness, ideally about the size of a pencil, to ensure even roasting.
  • Test freshness by bending a stalk: it should snap easily if fresh, not bend limp.
  • Avoid asparagus with off odors or dull green color to ensure quality.

Nutrition Information

Calories 22kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 227mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 850IU (17%) Vitamin C 6.3mg (7%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 22

% Daily Value*

Calories 22kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 227mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 850IU 17%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 7%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

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