Description
A simple yet sophisticated side dish celebrating spring with vibrant, roasted asparagus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Fresh Asparagus, medium thickness, choose firm, bright green spears
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, extra virgin recommended
- ½ teaspoon Salt, kosher or sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the asparagus and snap off the tough ends.
- Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until coated.
- Arrange the seasoned asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until tender-crisp and slightly browned.
- Check for doneness by piercing with a fork; it should be tender but with a slight bite.
- Serve immediately, optionally adding lemon juice or Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure even roasting. Experiment with different spices for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg