Roasted asparagus
Learn how to make perfect asparagus every time with crispy tops and concentrated flavors!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French, Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: 5 ingredients or less, grilling, under 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 54kcal
Author: Veronique Eichler
Heat oven to 425°F.
Wash asparagus and dry well with a towel.
Hold one spear of asparagus in your hand, and with your fingers bend the rough end until it snaps off. Where it naturally breaks is where you need to cut the remaining asparagus. Line up the tops of the spears, lay the cut spear next to them and cut the remaining spears to match its length.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place asparagus on top. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss gently with your hands. Place in the oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until the stalks begin to shrivel and color lightly. Cook time will vary slightly depending on the thickness of your asparagus.
Take out of the oven. If you wish, you can add some seasonings at this stage, for example some grated lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, grated Parmesan... or eat plain!
Serve immediately.
Calories: 54kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 4g | Protein: 3g | Total Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 230mg | Dietary Fiber: 2g | Total Sugars: 2g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg | Includes Added Sugar: 0g