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Asparagus on plate with lemon

Oven Roasted Asparagus

Oven roasted asparagus with parmesan cheese is the best way to eat asparagus! It's a healthy side dish recipe that's cooked to perfection.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Fat 11
Carbs 5
Protein 7
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. asparagus we used a thinner-cut asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan separated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • First preheat oven to 425ºF and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Next, prepare asparagus by snapping off the ends. You can use a knife to cut them off, or just snap them right off.
  • Then, place asparagus on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss.
  • Generously season asparagus with salt and pepper and toss again.
  • Sprinkle on 1/2 of the grated parmesan cheese and lemon zest and toss one more time.
  • Roast at 425ºF for 8 minutes*. Then, remove from oven, sprinkle on the remaining parmesan cheese and toss. Bake again for 2-4 more minutes, depending on how thick your asparagus spears are.
  • Serve with fresh lemon zest and more cracked pepper.

Tips & Notes

Roasting time: we used thinner asparagus spears. So, if you buy super thick asparagus, you may need to increase your bake time.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g