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Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Butter, and Parmesan
The perfect side dish - Roasted Asparagus with lemon, butter, and parmesan. An easy, baked asparagus recipe that pairs well with everything.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 people as a side dish
Calories: 109 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs asparagus or about 2 bunches
- 1 lemon (half juiced and half sliced into rings)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter cut into pats
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt or added to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or added to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese or to taste
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
109kcal
(5%)
Carbs
6g
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
390mg
(16%)
Potassium
259mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1074IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109
% 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.