Description
A simple yet delightful side dish of asparagus roasted with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and spices, adding a crispy, cheesy topping.
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 your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse the asparagus under cold water and dry thoroughly. Trim the ends to remove tough parts.
- Place the asparagus on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Roast in the oven for about 10 minutes until fork-tender and golden brown.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Choose fresh asparagus and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for even roasting.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg