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Oven Roasted Asparagus

Updated: 10/17/22
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This Oven Roasted Asparagus recipe presents the tall green stalk in all it’s glory! With a few simple ingredients and only minutes in the oven, you can be serving up one of nature’s healthiest foods to your family all year long.

Oven Roasted Asparagus on a sheet pan

Why Eat Asparagus?

This veggie is a nutritional POWERHOUSE. No wonder my parents were always trying to get us to eat it as kids. Asparagus is low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with antioxidants. (Antioxidants prevent the accumulation of harmful free radicals and may reduce your risk of chronic disease.) It’s really an amazing vegetable for anyone.

Why Roast Asparagus in the Oven?

There are two kinds of cooked asparagus if you ask me.  When boiled or overcooked, you end up with a flaccid, bitter, dull green vegetable on your plate.  Or, you can roast asparagus in the oven to perfection and enjoy a crisp, bright, tender stalk in all its glory.  I don’t know about you, but the latter is how I prefer mine.  No flaccid vegetables on my plate, please! It’s also incredibly easy to do!

Roasted asparagus on a baking sheet

How to Make Oven Roasted Asparagus

You’ll laugh at how easy this it is to roast this vegetable.

Step 1: Trim the Ends

First, make sure you pick firm asparagus. Rinse the asparagus and then snap off the tough, thick ends. Kids love to help with this part. You can also hop over to our video on How to Grill Asparagus if you want to see this in action. Just watch the first half.

asparagus in a colander

Step 2: Toss with Seasoning

Grab a rimmed baking sheet or dish to throw your asparagus in. Toss it with a little oil and season with salt and pepper.

asparagus tossed with oil and seasoning in a glass dish

Step 3: Bake the Asparagus

Now, all you have to do is spread your seasoned asparagus out on a baking sheet and pop it in the oven. Just abide by this one asparagus law: THOU SHALT NOT OVERCOOK THY TINY TREES. Remove when they are crisp tender, usually about 8 minutes.

roasted asparagus on a sheet pan

Step 4: Serve

Roasted asparagus doesn’t really sit very well once cooked, so be ready to chow once they come out of the oven. I suggest squeezing a lemon over the top and/or adding some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Yum!

roasted asparagus on a serving platter with lemon wedges

Entrees to Serve with Oven Roasted Asparagus

  • Asian Salmon
  • Balsamic Shredded Beef and Mashed Potatoes
  • Meatloaf Muffins
  • Mini Salmon Patties with Lemony Avocado Sauce

Now, it’s time to get roasting…

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Oven Roasted Asparagus

Oven roasted asparagus is the easy veggie side your family will happily devour. Prepare for requests for seconds! 

Yield: 4 servings 1x
Prep: 5 minutesCook: 8 minutesTotal: 13 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges (garnish)
  • Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (as garnish)

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Wash and snap off tough bottom ends of asparagus.
  3. Place asparagus in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bake for about 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears. Shake the pan once or twice during the cooking time for even cooking. (Tip: To check for doneness, prick with a fork. Asparagus should be crisp-tender. It will continue cooking even when removed from the oven, so don’t overcook it.)
  5. Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle on some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy immediately.

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Notes/Tips

How to Grill Asparagus: My other favorite way to cook asparagus is by grilling it using this recipe.

© Author: Rachel Tiemeyer
Cuisine: American Method: Oven

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