Description
Learn how to roast asparagus in the oven for a simple, delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim tough ends from asparagus.
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Drizzle with lemon juice if desired.
Notes
- Choose asparagus with firm, bright green stalks.
- Thicker stalks may need 1-2 extra minutes.
- For extra flavor, add minced garlic or grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 bunch
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted asparagus, oven roasted asparagus, easy asparagus recipe