5 from 42 votes
THE BEST Roasted Asparagus Recipe
This roasted asparagus recipe highlights fresh asparagus spears coated lightly with olive oil and seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Roasting at high heat produces tender stalks with slightly crisp edges and a bright finish from the lemon.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
216 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed, fresh
- 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon , juiced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil, coating spears evenly.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 8-10 minutes (depending on thickness of spears) until tender.
- Squeeze with fresh lemon and serve warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- Using a toaster oven is an energy-efficient method to roast asparagus without heating a full-size oven.
Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
1172mg
(49%)
Potassium
916mg
(19%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3430IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
25.4mg
(28%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
9.7mg
(54%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1172mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 916mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3430IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 25.4mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 9.7mg | 54% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.