Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Herbs
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Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Herbs
Description
Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Herbs begins with trimming asparagus stalks and coating them with a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Arranged in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with cooking spray to prevent sticking, the asparagus is roasted in a 425°F oven until tender with lightly browned tips, typically 10-15 minutes.
The roasting process softens the asparagus while preserving slight crispness and enhances the flavors by caramelizing natural sugars. Garlic and Italian seasoning infuse the vegetable with a savory note, balanced by fresh parsley sprinkled on top after cooking. Lemon wedges served alongside provide an optional acidic brightness.
This preparation is simple yet flavorful enough to accompany various main dishes. Thick asparagus stalks are preferred to maintain texture, with thin stalks prone to becoming mushy when roasted. The recipe notes that roasting can be done ahead with reheating, but freshness is preferred straight from the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed, stalks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- lemon optional, wedges for serving
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Arrange the asparagus stalks in a single layer on the pan. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to coat.
- Roast for 10-15 minutes, until asparagus is tender and tips are lightly browned.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve, with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Choose thick asparagus stalks to avoid mushy texture; thin stalks do not roast well.
- Lining the pan with foil coated in cooking spray minimizes cleanup.
- Roasted asparagus can be prepared in advance and reheated, though serving fresh is recommended for best texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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