Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
Roasted asparagus is a quick and easy side dish for any night of the week. We add a little Parmesan and garlic for some serious crave-worthy veggies.
Serves3 to 4
Prep5 minutes to 10 minutes
Cook10 minutes to 15 minutes
I’m always on the search for side dishes that are quick and easy to pull together — bonus points if they help me get a serving of veggies in. Now that it’s April and asparagus is at its peak, I’m planning to work the gorgeous green stalks into as many sides as I can.
My current favorite is also the easiest: roasted Parmesan asparagus. The vibrant stalks are tossed in grated Parmesan, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, then roasted until perfectly crisp-tender and every bite is infused with flavor.
Serve this simple side with any protein you please (steak, salmon, chicken, or tofu are all great). It’s a fast and flavorful win every time.
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Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
Roasted asparagus is a quick and easy side dish for any night of the week. We add a little Parmesan and garlic for some serious crave-worthy veggies.
Prep time 5 minutes to 10 minutes
Cook time 10 minutes to 15 minutes
Serves 3 to 4
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 1 pound
asparagus
- 2 tablespoons
olive oil
- 1/2 ounce
finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves
garlic
- 1/2
medium lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 425ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Trim the ends from 1 pound asparagus and place on the baking sheet. Finely grate 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 packed cup). Mince 2 garlic cloves and sprinkle over the asparagus. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 medium lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) over the asparagus. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and half of the Parmesan, and toss well to coat.
Arrange the asparagus in a single layer. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Bake until the asparagus is crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days.