Best 20 Roasted Asparagus Recipes

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Roasted asparagus is a simple yet elegant side dish that can elevate any meal. Its vibrant green color and tender-crisp texture make it a favorite among vegetable lovers. Whether you prefer it lightly roasted with a hint of olive oil and salt or tossed with herbs and spices, roasted asparagus is sure to impress your taste buds. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and nutritious dish that is bursting with flavor. So grab a bundle of asparagus and let's get roasting!

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.

Provided by swedishmilk

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 471.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN



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Asparagus is a yummy vegetable you can use for a side dish or appetizer.

Provided by Diane

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

olive oil cooking spray
1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place asparagus in the dish and lightly spray spears with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle asparagus with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and garlic powder.
  • Roast in preheated oven until fork easily punctures thickest part of stem, about 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 660.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

OVEN ROASTED RED POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS



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This garlicky red potato and asparagus dish is easy and delicious served either hot or cold. Rosemary and thyme give it a sophisticated flavor. Try adding a little chopped red pepper, too...yum!

Provided by THREDDIES

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 teaspoons dried rosemary
4 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large baking dish, toss the red potatoes with 1/2 the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and 1/2 the kosher salt. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Mix in the asparagus, remaining olive oil, and remaining salt. Cover, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Remove foil, and continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes, until potatoes are lightly browned. Season with pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 650.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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For a simple side dish, try Ina Garten's Roasted Asparagus from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network; the recipe uses only asparagus, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds fresh asparagus
Good olive oil
Kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 25 minutes, until tender but still crisp.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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A quick and robust way to enjoy asparagus. Roasting highlights the natural sweetness of the asparagus while the balsamic vinegar offers a tangy compliment to this great side dish.

Provided by Gemini26

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ pinch ground sea salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Place asparagus in a shallow 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound fresh asparagus, woody stems removed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl toss the asparagus in the olive oil, and liberally season with salt and pepper. Spread the stalks out on a baking sheet, in a single layer, and roast until tender but still firm and moist, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, vigorously whisk together the mustard and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking quickly to emulsify the olive oil into the juice mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, toss with the vinaigrette and serve. The dish may be eaten warm or cold.

PAN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS SOUP



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This simple soup can be ready in under an hour and takes full advantage of the flavor of asparagus by pan-roasting it before puréeing. Fresh tarragon takes it up a notch.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus (if only thick spears are available, peel them first)
2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
10 fresh tarragon leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
4 cups chicken or other stock
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Break off bottom part of each asparagus stalk, and discard. Coarsely chop the rest of stalks, leaving 12 or 16 of the flower ends whole. Put butter or oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add asparagus and tarragon, raise heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Remove whole flower ends; set aside.
  • Add stock and some salt and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until asparagus is very tender, about 10 minutes. Cool at least a few minutes.
  • Pour soup into a blender, in batches if necessary, and carefully purée. Return to pan, and, over medium-low heat, reheat gently. When soup is hot, adjust seasoning. Put 3 or 4 asparagus flower ends in each of 4 bowls; ladle in soup, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 399, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS, LEMON AND BROWN BUTTER



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Ready in just 15 minutes, this fast dinner combines silky salmon with a vibrant green medley of asparagus and peas. While the fish roasts, the vegetables and sauce come together in one pan on the stovetop. Thinly slicing the asparagus is the trick to maintaining a crisp texture that complements the tender salmon, while bright lemon juice and zingy capers balance the nutty brown butter sauce. Parsley is used here to finish, but dill or tarragon would also be lovely. Leftover vegetables make a fantastic omelet filling the next day.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     seafood, vegetables, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
1 pound asparagus, tough stems trimmed, stalks sliced 1/4-inch-thick on a slight bias (leave tips whole)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 cup thawed frozen peas
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Rub salmon all over with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange skin side-down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until medium, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • While the salmon roasts, prepare the asparagus: In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet. Cook, stirring, until foam subsides and butter is deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. (Be careful not to burn). Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice, capers, peas, parsley and cooked asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide vegetables among plates. Top with salmon and spoon over any remaining pan sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

TUSCAN-STYLE ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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This is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season and so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. This is how to bake asparagus. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat. , Bake 15-20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil and the lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon aest. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE



Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cream Sauce image

This easy side dish has loads of Parmesan flavor, yet it tastes light enough to not overpower the asparagus. The sauce comes together in minutes while the asparagus roasts in the oven. Quick enough for a busy weeknight meal. Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, as the bagged variety doesn't melt well.

Provided by France C

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup low-fat milk
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 pinch lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place asparagus on the baking sheet and season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss to coat evenly.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 10 minutes for thin asparagus, or 14 minutes for large asparagus.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until softened, taking care not to burn garlic. Sprinkle flour onto butter and cook, whisking constantly until mixture is golden and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a light boil until sauce starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat - sauce will further thicken.
  • Place asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with cheese sauce. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 254.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS & TOMATOES



Roasted Asparagus & Tomatoes image

I have a habit of buying too much asparagus when it's in season, but it doesn't go to waste! I toss the spears with cherry tomatoes and goat cheese for this side. Be sure to use good quality goat cheese-it makes all the difference. -Holly Battiste, Barrington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place asparagus, tomatoes and walnuts in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix oil, oregano, salt and pepper; add to asparagus mixture and toss to coat., Roast until asparagus is crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes, turning vegetables occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges

OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS



Oven-Roasted Asparagus image

Asparagus never tasted so good! Simply seasoned with butter and green onions, they taste fresh and keep their bright green color, too. They're so good, you might want to make extra. This is how to cook asparagus in the oven. -Jody Fisher, Stewartstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 to 4 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Toss with melted butter and green onions; spread evenly. Sprinkle with salt., Roast until crisp-tender, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

OVEN ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC



Oven Roasted Asparagus With Garlic image

Make and share this Oven Roasted Asparagus With Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joel6538

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb asparagus
olive oil
salt
minced garlic (however much you like)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Spread asparagus in a single layer on a shallow baking pan or baking sheet.
  • Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle salt to taste.
  • Spread minced garlic over all stalks.
  • Place pan in oven for 10-12 minutes--stalks should be roasted, but still crisp.
  • Serve immediately.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB GOAT CHEESE



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Roasting veggies always needs revamping every now and then, and I like to experiment by pairing them with different dressings or cheeses. I happened to love goat cheese and had extra on hand. I paired it with asparagus, and they lived happily ever after.

Provided by Raquel Teixeira

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup herbed goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange asparagus, side-by-side, on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Crumble goat cheese over asparagus.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until cheese is slightly melted and asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 75.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND GARLIC



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This tasty roasted asparagus recipe is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse. It's a delicious spring side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds pencil asparagus, ends trimmed
2 cups cherry tomatoes
12 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place asparagus, tomatoes, and garlic in a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Transfer to oven and roast until asparagus are tender and tomatoes begin to caramelize, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

LEMON-ROASTED ASPARAGUS



Lemon-Roasted Asparagus image

When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it's hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy recipe burst with every bite. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over asparagus. Toss to coat. Roast until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO



Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound asparagus (about 19 stalks), trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 paper-thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Snap the dry stem ends off of each asparagus and place on a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss. Roast until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Wrap each asparagus with 1 piece (about 1/2 a slice) of prosciutto, exposing tips. Arrange on a platter and serve at room temperature.

ROASTED-GARLIC ASPARAGUS



Roasted-Garlic Asparagus image

Provided by Susie Fishbein

Categories     Garlic     Side     Roast     Passover     Asparagus     Healthy     Kosher     Kosher for Passover     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped parsley
2 pounds thin asparagus, ends trimmed
Fleur de sel or coarse sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a large jelly-roll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a small pot, heat the oil, garlic, onion powder, and parsley on medium-low heat. Cook for 3 minutes, until the garlic mixture is fragrant but not browned.
  • Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared pan. Lightly sprinkle with coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Drizzle on the garlic-oil mixture.
  • Roast for 8-10 minutes, until the asparagus are bright green; do not overcook.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve hot.

THE BEST ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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The perfect roasted asparagus should be lightly browned and tender, yet bright green and crisp. Roasting the spears at a high temperature helps achieve this. We also browned grated Parmesan to make a nutty, crumbly frico topping. Wait until ready to serve to top the vegetables so the crisped cheese stays crunchy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Juice of 1/4 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
  • Put the asparagus, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned and tender, but still bright green.
  • Meanwhile, spread the Parmesan evenly in the bottom of a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook undisturbed until the cheese melts, sticks together and turns golden brown, about 2 minutes, then flip with a rubber spatula and cook until golden on the second side, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the frico to a wire rack-lined baking sheet to cool completely, about 2 minutes. Break the frico into small crumbles and put in a small bowl. Add the lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and toss to combine.
  • Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving platter and squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the top. Top with the crumbled frico mixture.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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Roast asparagus this way and it becomes positively juicy. You'd think one pound would be enough for four people, but in my experience the thick stalks - the best kind to use - are really irresistible. Err on the side of extravagance, and polish up any leftovers for lunch the next day.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield Serves four to six

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds thick asparagus, woody ends snapped off
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Fresh lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil a baking sheet or a baking dish large enough to hold the asparagus in one layer. Place the asparagus in the dish, and toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until the stalks begin to shrivel and color lightly.
  • Remove from the heat, toss with the thyme and season with lemon juice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 45, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 356 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp, wilted, or have yellow or brown spots.
  • Wash the asparagus thoroughly. Rinse the asparagus under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Trim the asparagus. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus. You can also peel the asparagus if desired, but this is not necessary.
  • Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. This will help the asparagus to roast evenly and develop a delicious flavor.
  • Roast the asparagus at a high temperature. This will help to caramelize the asparagus and give it a slightly crispy texture.
  • Roast the asparagus until it is tender-crisp. The asparagus should be slightly charred but still have a bit of a bite to it.
  • Serve the asparagus immediately. Roasted asparagus is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Roasted asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed all year long. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, roasted asparagus is a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Whether you serve it as a side dish or as a main course, roasted asparagus is sure to please everyone at the table.

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