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freshly roasted asparagus on a white platter
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How To Cook Asparagus In The Oven (Roasted Asparagus)

Learn how to cook asparagus in the oven perfectly! This easy oven-roasted asparagus recipe is ready in minutes and made with simple ingredinets - it's a delicious way to cook asparagus.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: DIET, DINNER, how-to, KITCHEN BASICS, sides
Cuisine: American, gluten free, low carb + keto, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch of fresh asparagus, about 1 pound
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Snap off (or cut off) and discard the woody ends of the asparagus.
    asparagus with tough ends cut off
  • On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Next arrange them in a flat, even layer.
    asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet seasoned with olive oil, salt and pepper
  • Bake for 7 to 15 minutes (depending on the size of your asparagus - less time for thinner spears, more time for thicker spears), until the spears are tender.
    how to cook asparagus -freshly roasted asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet
  • Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving platter and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Serve with fresh lemon!
    roasted asparagus on serving platter served with lemons

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg