Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Butter, and Parmesan
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Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Butter, and Parmesan
Description
This recipe begins by snapping off the tough ends of fresh asparagus and coating the spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper. The asparagus is roasted in a hot oven to tenderize and bring out natural flavors. Lemon juice is added before roasting for acidity, and lemon slices top the upper part of the spears, imparting gentle citrus notes.
Butter slices are layered along the center of the asparagus for richness, which melts during roasting. Once tender, the asparagus is sprinkled with shredded Parmesan cheese and broiled briefly to melt and brown the cheese, providing a sharp, savory finish and appealing visual contrast.
This dish is a straightforward preparation that brings out asparagus's freshness with balanced richness and brightness, suitable as a side for many meals. The lemon and parmesan elevate the flavors without overpowering the vegetable's natural taste.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs asparagus or about 2 bunches
- 1 lemon (half juiced and half sliced into rings)
- 4 Tbsp butter cut into pats, unsalted
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt or added to taste, sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or added to taste, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or to taste, shredded
Instructions
- Rinse 2 bunches of asparagus and break off the ends by holding the base end and snapping it wherever it snaps.
- Place asparagus in a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roll asparagus lightly to coat in oil and seasonings.
- Squeeze 1/2 of a lemon evenly over the asparagus. Line the top third of the asparagus with lemon slices from the second half of your lemon. Thinly slice 4 tbsp of butter and line the center of the asparagus with butter.
- Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove asparagus from the oven and set oven to Broil.
- Sprinkle the center of the asparagus with Parmesan cheese then return to the center of the oven and broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 6g | |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1074IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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