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5 from 2 votes

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

Roasted asparagus with parmesan cheese is the perfect side dish that is both elegant and simple. Tossed in olive oil, then sprinkled with salt, pepper, and parmesan finally finished off with some fresh lemon to brighten all the flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 103kcal
Author: Kristin

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Fresh Asparagus Washed and ends trimmed. See Instructions
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated or in flakes.
  • 1 Lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  • Prepare the asparagus by rinsing under water and laying it out on paper towels to completely dry. 
  • Break off the woody stems by holding the asparagus stalks by the bottom with one hand and a few inches away with the other. Apply pressure and break the asparagus apart. It should naturally breakaway at the location that needs to be cut off.
  • Place asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil all over the asparagus.
  • Srinkle salt and black pepper all over.
  • Toss to evenly coat the asparagus.
  • Spread parmesan cheese over all the asparagus.
  • Place the baking dish or pan in the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes. Asparagus is done when it can be pierce with a fork.
  • Remove from oven, transfer to a plate, squeeze fresh lemon juice all over and enjoy.

Notes

How long does it take to roast asparagus at 350 degrees? 
Cooking time will vary slightly depending on the size of the asparagus you choose. Thicker asparagus will take about 20 minutes at 350 whereas thin asparagus spears might only 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees.
Ingredient Notes: 
Asparagus: How to pick the right asparagus for roasting? When roasting asparagus it is better to have stalks that are on the thicker side. The thinner, smaller stalks will roast super fast and will dry out and get stringy.
Lemon Juice: This is optional but it really does help brighten the flavors of the asparagus and makes a big difference. I would not skip.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 1075mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 3mg