Description
A delightful dish transforming simple asparagus into a gourmet side with garlic and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bundles fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ½ to 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Place the trimmed asparagus onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading the spears out evenly.
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder evenly over the asparagus.
- Bake the asparagus for about 10 to 12 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 2 to 4 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Notes
For the best flavor, choose fresh asparagus and don’t overcrowd the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg