Description
This recipe offers a quick and easy way to prepare roasted asparagus, perfect as a side dish for any meal. The asparagus is seasoned simply and roasted until tender-crisp and slightly golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer.
- Roast for 10-15 minutes, or until tender-crisp and slightly golden. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the asparagus spears.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add minced garlic, lemon zest, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before roasting.
- Ensure asparagus is in a single layer for even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your asparagus. Thinner spears will cook faster.
- Prep Time: 5 m
- Cook Time: 10-15 m
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 50-70
- Sugar: 2-3g
- Sodium: 300-350mg
- Fat: 4-5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5-1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3-4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4-5g
- Fiber: 2-3g
- Protein: 2-3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
