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Roasted Asparagus

Recipe video above. Roasting is a terrific quick and easy way to prepare asparagus that's so much tastier than steaming or blanching! You really only need salt, pepper and olive oil, but garlic always makes everything tastier. To make it company worthy, toss with a little lemon juice at the end, then grate over some parmesan. Serve with everything!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 3 - 4 as a side
Calories: 84 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 500g/1 lb asparagus (3 standard Australian bunches)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1 garlic clove , finely minced (knife or garlic press)
Optional finishes:
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp parmesan , freshly grated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 220°C/430°F (200°C fan).
  2. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus - it will naturally break at the right point.
  3. Pile onto tray. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic. Toss, then spread out on tray.
  4. Roast 7 minutes, or until ends have a bit of colour on them and the asparagus is just cooked through. It will take 10 - 12 minutes for very thick ones. Don't let them get wrinkly and sad!
  5. Remove from oven.
  6. Toss with lemon juice, if using. Pile onto serving platter, grate over optional parmesan. Serve!

Notes

  • Nutrition per serving, assuming this serves 4 as a side.

Nutrition Information

Calories 84cal (4%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 624mg (26%) Potassium 253mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 965IU (19%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3- 4 as a side

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84

% Daily Value*

Calories 84cal 4%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 624mg 26%
Potassium 253mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 965IU 19%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

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