Perfect Roasted Asparagus Recipe: A Simple and Delicious Side Dish

Crispy, tender, and bursting with flavor, this roasted asparagus recipe is a quick and easy side dish that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant. Perfect for busy weeknights, holiday dinners, or healthy meal prep, it’s the ultimate easy recipe to elevate your dinner ideas. With just a few pantry staples and a squeeze of lemon, this healthy snack or side pairs beautifully with almost any main course.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

Baking sheet
Parchment Paper
Oven

Ingredients

450 g asparagus about 1 pound
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
0.5 lemon lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash asparagus and trim off tough, woody ends.
Arrange asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat, then season with garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
Roast for 12–15 minutes, until tender with slightly crispy tips.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus just before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus during the last 2 minutes of roasting. Choose medium to thick asparagus stalks for the best texture—they hold up better to high-heat roasting.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg

Keyword dinner ideas, easy recipe, Healthy Snack, vegetable side dish

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