Oven Roasted Asparagus

Name: Oven Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs asparagus spears, ends trimmed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Asparagus spears roasted at high heat with olive oil, lemon, and Parmesan until tender with slightly crispy tips. Ready in under fifteen minutes.

17 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

AmericanSideOvenVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs asparagus spears, ends trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2

Trim 1.5 lbs ends trimmed asparagus spears by snapping or cutting the woody ends.
3

Spread asparagus on the baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Toss to coat.
4

Roast 10-12 minutes until tender and tips are lightly browned.
5

Sprinkle hot asparagus with 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Serve at once.

Questions

Can I make Oven Roasted Asparagus dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Oven Roasted Asparagus keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Oven Roasted Asparagus?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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