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Close-up of bright green Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top, served with lemon wedges.

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

This recipe offers a simple yet elegant way to prepare asparagus, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. It highlights the natural flavors of fresh asparagus with a touch of garlic, lemon, and savory Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Calories: 84
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Asparagus
  • 500 g asparagus or 1 lb
  • 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
Optional Finishes
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Equipment

  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C/430°F (200°C fan).
  2. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus. The asparagus will naturally break at the correct point.
  3. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Toss to coat, then spread the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 7 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness, until the ends have a bit of color and the asparagus is just cooked through. Avoid overcooking, which can make the asparagus wrinkly.
  5. Remove the asparagus from the oven.
  6. If using, toss the asparagus with lemon juice. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 624mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 965IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is designed to serve 4 as a side dish. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of your asparagus spears.

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