The Best Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe
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The Best Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe
Description
The Best Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe highlights fresh asparagus trimmed of its woody ends and tossed with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and a generous amount of Parmesan cheese. Baking them in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for around 15 minutes softens the stalks while allowing the cheese to melt and brown slightly, creating a pleasant contrast of tender stalks and crispy bits. Seasoned with Celtic or sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, this preparation enhances the natural taste of asparagus without overpowering it.
The texture achieved is tender with a slight crunch, thanks to careful timing during baking and the coating of oil and cheese. The lemon juice adds a mild acidity that brightens the flavor profile, balancing the richness of Parmesan and olive oil. This recipe is straightforward and suited to those wanting a roasted vegetable side with familiar but well-rounded flavors.
Serve the asparagus promptly after roasting to enjoy the best texture and cheesy crust. It can accompany a variety of protein dishes or be part of a vegetable platter. Minimal cleanup is needed by lining the baking sheet with foil or parchment paper before roasting.
Ingredients
- 1 asparagus woody ends trimmed off, bunch
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup parmesan shredded or grated
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt celtic, sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh cracked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Trim asparagus to remove tough, woody ends - discard ends.
- On a baking sheet (line with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup), lay down asparagus.
- Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and lemon juice, mix around with hands to coat evenly.
- Pour cheese and garlic powder over asparagus, mix with hands to evenly mix and coat asparagus.
- Generously season with salt and pepper.
- Bake at 375 for 15 minutes - checking at around 10 minutes to see if tips have started to brown slightly and asparagus has softened a bit.
- Cook until asparagus is soft and has crunchy browned bits, about 15 minutes total (this is very dependent on your oven and the thickness of the asparagus stalks - watch it to be sure it doesn't overcook.)
- When asparagus is done, serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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