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Roasted asparagus on a white plate topped with grated parmesan and lime slices on the side.
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5 from 4 votes

Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe

These Oven Roasted Asparagus are made with just four ingredients! It's quick, super simple and easy-to-make. A perfect side dish with just about any meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, World
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 71kcal
Author: Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fresh Asparagus
  • 1½ tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced or pressed
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
  • Freshly Ground Pepper to taste

Serving Options of choice

  • A squeeze of Lime Juice
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • A drizzle of thick Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
  • A drizzle of Dill Sour Cream Sauce
  • A sprinkle of Fresh Dill chopped
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 400°F and line the large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Snap-off the woody ends of the asparagus spears and discard the ends
  • Place the asparagus on the lined baking sheet, drizzle olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper, gently toss the spears using hands until coated.
  • Now, arrange the spears in a flat, single layer.
  • Roast asparagus for 15-18 minutes( as they were thick) in the oven or until tender and fork easily pierce through in.
  • Transfer the cooked asparagus on serving platter and serve as is or with a squeeze of lime or lemon, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, or a drizzle of balsamic reduction, or dill sour cream sauce.

Notes

  • Get creative and pair this recipe with other vegetables. Green beans, broccoli, peas, tomatoes, eggplant and cauliflower taste great together with asparagus.
  • You can also use lemon, balsamic vinegar glaze, honey or grated parmesan cheese to add more even more flavor.
  • Walnuts and almonds make a great topping to this side dish. They add just the right amount of crunch!
  • Fine herbs such as rosemary, basil, dill, marjoram, oregano, thyme, cilantro and my own Italian Seasoning Recipe pair perfectly with this asparagus recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg