Description
This recipe offers a simple yet delicious way to enjoy asparagus. Baking it brings out its natural sweetness and creates a tender-crisp texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and trim the asparagus. Snap off the tough ends.
- Place the asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the asparagus during the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can add a squeeze of lemon juice after baking for extra flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your asparagus.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Vegetable Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
