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Oven Roasted Asparagus

A simple recipe for perfect Oven Roasted Asparagus which is an easy side dish. Just 2 ingredients (plus salt & pepper).
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Cyndy Ufkes ~ The Art of Food and Wine

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet pan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • sea salt, to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚ F.
    Optional: for quick and easy cleanup, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Wash the asparagus and pat dry with a paper towel or kitchen towel. The drier the asparagus the better caramelized they will be when cooked.
  • Trim the woody ends with a sharp knife, or snap and bend (if you sharply bend the asparagus near the base of the spear it will snap off in the right place). Discard the woody ends.
  • Place the asparagus on the rimmed sheet pan in a single layer.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to thoroughly coat. Be sure the tender ends are coated to avoid burning them while cooking.
  • Make sure all of the asparagus spears are in a single layer on the sheet pan.
  • Roast until the base of the spears are easily pierced with a fork. The time will vary based on the size of the spears. (Below are approximate times)
    - Thin spears = 9-11 minutes
    - Medium Spears = 12-15 minutes
    - Large Spears = 15-20 minutes
  • Remove from sheet pan and serve on a platter. If desired, sprinkle with toppings such as lemon zest, garlic powder, shredded parmesan, or gremolata.

Notes

Roasting time will always depend on the size of asparagus spears but here is a guide:
  • Thin spears = 9-11 minutes
  • Medium Spears = 12-15 minutes
  • Large Spears = 15-20 minutes
Topping ideas:
  • Gremolata
  • Shredded or grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Lemon or orange zest
  • Garlic or onion powder
  • Mixed herbs
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Toasted chopped nuts (pine nuts, pepitas or walnuts)

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25lb | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg