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Best Ever Baked Asparagus

A simple and delicious baked asparagus recipe that highlights the vegetable's natural flavors with minimal ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Asparagus
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed
Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and trim the asparagus, removing the tough ends.
  3. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Seasoning
  1. Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Toss the asparagus to ensure even coating.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until tender and slightly crispy.
  2. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus before serving.

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