Description
Roasted Parmesan Asparagus is a delightful side dish featuring fresh asparagus roasted to perfection and topped with savory Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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
- The juice of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- Red pepper flakes (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse the asparagus under cool water and dry it with paper towels, then trim the ends.
- Lay the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
- Roast in the oven for about 10 minutes until bright green and tender but still crunchy.
- Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top. Optionally, add red pepper flakes before serving. Enjoy hot!
Notes
For best results, choose fresh asparagus and monitor cooking times closely. Add minced garlic for extra flavor or try different cheeses for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg