Description
A delicious side dish that combines the earthy flavors of fresh asparagus with savory parmesan cheese, enhanced with a squeeze of lemon.
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 425ยฐF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep the asparagus by rinsing under cool water and drying gently. Trim about an inch off the bottom of the stalks.
- Season the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, ensuring each spear is coated. Add grated parmesan cheese.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until tender with slightly crispy tips.
- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a dash of red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Use fresh asparagus for best results. Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the asparagus spears.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg