Oven-Roasted Asparagus
This Oven-Roasted Asparagus makes a quick and easy side dish for any meal. We especially enjoy this recipe in the Spring when asparagus is abundant. You'll be amazed at how a few simple ingredients turn asparagus into an addictively-delicious vegetable dish everyone will love!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus spears
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Remove woody ends by grabbing a stalk of asparagus at either end and bend until it snaps. It will naturally snap where it starts to get tough. Repeat with all spears.
- Place asparagus spears on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the top. Sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper. Give the asparagus a quick mix with your hand and arrange in a single layer.
- Bake in preheated oven until just tender, 10 to 15 minutes depending on the thickness of the stalk.
- If desired, sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.
Notes
- Lemon juice helps brighten the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 852IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg
