Roasted Asparagus

Name: Roasted Asparagus
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches asparagus (about 2 lbs.); 2 teaspoons olive oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ⅓ cup packed freshly shredded parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

5 Ratings
4 Reviews

Roasting intensifies the woodsy flavor of asparagus. A thin crust of earthy parmesan cheese adds a bit of crunch. Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes.

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 bunches asparagus (about 2 lbs.)
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup packed freshly shredded parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 475°. Hold the end of an asparagus stalk and bend until it snaps off. Repeat with remaining stalks and discard woody ends.

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Step 2
Toss asparagus with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss well. Arrange asparagus in an even layer in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake until asparagus is crisp-tender and cheese is browned, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Serve hot or warm.
Step 3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

84 calories; calories from fat 49%; protein 7.6g; fat 4.6g; saturated fat 2.1g; carbohydrates 5g; fiber 1.2g; sodium 274mg; cholesterol 7.5mg.

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Zabella

06/14/2014

This is one of my favorite asparagus recipes. The layer of Parmesan on top keeps the asparagus tender and juicy underneath while roasting. I probably use a bit more Parmesan than called for since I don't typically measure it out, but it's soooo good. I often forget to sprinkle the lemon juice afterward and never miss it.

JessieAnderson

10/01/2013

This is good, I added some garlic powder to the olive oil before tossing to add a touch more flavor to it. Worked out great with the Parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top.

eryka32

04/13/2011

Just perfect! We lacked lemon the first time we made this, used lime instead - yummy. Also, we had a heavy hand with the parmesan ;-) Would not hesitate to make this for guests in an elegant dinner.

newtokitchen

10/18/2010

My husband and I both love asparagus, so I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it. This is by far our favorite asparagus recipe ever. Fast, simple, and fantastic!!!

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