Oven Roasted Asparagus
Oven roasted asparagus is the easy veggie side your family will happily devour. Prepare for requests for seconds!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 65kcal
Equipment
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
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: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 294mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g