Description
A simple and delicious recipe for roasted asparagus seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and finished with optional lemon juice and parmesan. Perfect as a quick and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500 g asparagus (approximately 1 lb, about 3 standard Australian bunches)
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
Optional Finishes
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp parmesan, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 220°C (430°F) or 200°C (fan) to prepare for roasting the asparagus.
- Prepare Asparagus: Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus; they naturally break at the correct point for freshness and tenderness.
- Season Asparagus: Place the asparagus on a baking tray, drizzle evenly with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Toss to coat them thoroughly and then spread them out evenly on the tray to ensure even roasting.
- Roast Asparagus: Roast in the preheated oven for 7 minutes or until the ends begin to color and the asparagus is just cooked through. For thicker stalks, roast for 10 to 12 minutes. Avoid overcooking so the asparagus stays crisp and vibrant.
- Remove and Finish: Take the asparagus out of the oven and toss with lemon juice if using. Arrange on a serving platter and grate over the parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a flavorful and healthy side dish.
Notes
- Snap the asparagus instead of cutting to ensure you remove only the tough, woody ends.
- Adjust roasting time according to thickness of asparagus; thicker stalks need longer.
- Use fresh garlic and freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor impact.
- Lemon juice is optional but adds a bright, fresh finish to the dish.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispness and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 125 g
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
