Description
Crisp parmesan roasted asparagus brings Mediterranean elegance to simple green spears, elevating each tender bite with nutty cheese and delicate herbs. Simple ingredients create restaurant-worthy magic when carefully roasted to golden perfection, offering you a quick side dish that delights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 400°F (200°C), ensuring the cooking environment is perfectly prepared for roasting.
- Thoroughly cleanse the asparagus under cool running water, then meticulously remove the tough, fibrous bottom ends to enhance the vegetable’s texture and flavor.
- Create a flavorful coating by combining the asparagus with olive oil, incorporating garlic powder, salt, and pepper, carefully massaging the seasonings to ensure even distribution.
- Arrange the seasoned asparagus in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maximizing surface contact for optimal roasting.
- Generously sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the prepared asparagus, adding a rich, savory dimension to the dish.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the asparagus becomes tender and develops a beautiful golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving platter, presenting the warm, aromatic dish ready to be savored immediately.
Notes
- Choose thick, fresh asparagus spears for the best texture and flavor during roasting.
- Ensure even cooking by arranging asparagus in a single layer without overcrowding the baking sheet.
- Adjust roasting time based on asparagus thickness; thinner spears will cook faster and can burn quickly.
- Customize the dish by adding lemon zest, red pepper flakes, or fresh herbs like thyme for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg