Oven Roasted Asparagus
Oven roasted asparagus is the easy veggie side your family will happily devour. Prepare for requests for seconds!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds asparagus
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (sub: olive oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (plus more to taste)
- Optional Garnishes: Lemon wedges, freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Rinse and snap off tough bottom ends of asparagus. Pat dry.
- Place asparagus in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with enough oil to coat the stalks. Season with the salt and pepper and toss again.
- Bake for about 6-8 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.)
- Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed. Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the top and/or sprinkle on some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy immediately.
Notes/Tips
How to Grill Asparagus: My other favorite way to cook asparagus is by grilling it using this recipe.
What to Do With Stalk Bottoms: My mom saves the tough bottoms of the stalks in the fridge or freezer and then uses them to make homemade cream of asparagus soup later.
Nutrition
Calories: 65 kcal (3%) | Carbohydrates: 7 g (2%) | Protein: 4 g (8%) | Fat: 4 g (6%) | Sodium: 294 mg (13%) | Fiber: 4 g (17%) | Sugar: 3 g (3%)
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