Description
A simple yet flavorful side dish featuring tender asparagus roasted with savory Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Red pepper flakes (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). While it’s heating, wash the asparagus and trim the woody ends.
- Place the cleaned asparagus in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat.
- Spread the asparagus evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Sprinkle with kosher salt, black pepper, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Toss gently and place in the oven for about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top. Finish with remaining Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if using. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the asparagus for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg