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Roasted Asparagus
Roasted asparagus is an easy and healthy side dish that comes together in less than 30 minutes and can be flavored in a variety of ways. Try topping it with fresh lemon, red pepper flakes or parmesan cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
80 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 asparagus bunch, fresh
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- lemon crushed red pepper, parmesan cheese (optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice (about 1 Tablespoon for the whole batch) and red pepper flakes (if using) just before serving. You can also add shredded parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
6spears, no toppings
Calories
80kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
1182mg
(49%)
Potassium
202mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6spears, no toppings | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1182mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.