Description
A simple recipe for preparing tender-crisp asparagus roasted with olive oil, fresh lemon, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Wash the asparagus spears and snap off the tough, woody ends. You can trim them about one inch from the bottom.
- Place the trimmed asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Toss gently with your hands to coat all the spears.
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even roasting.
- Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears, until they are bright green and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with lemon zest and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For thicker asparagus, add 2 to 3 minutes to the roasting time.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, add 1 clove of minced garlic to the olive oil before tossing with the asparagus.
- You can substitute Pecorino Romano cheese for Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 5