Roasted Asparagus is the simplest and best side dish for a formal meal. The taste of asparagus is very delicious, I assure you will like it. You can also use parmesan and garlic if you don’t like flavor of asparagus.
Total time: 25 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Active: 10 minutes
How to Cook Asparagus?
For cooking Asparagus, you should follow our ingredients list and instructions which are given below:
You’ll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let’s go over the basics:
How to Trim Asparagus?
The fastest and simplest way to trim Asparagus is to place all the stalks on a cutting board then use a sharp knife to remove the thick ends. If you are conscious about trimming asparagus at wrong place then you can also read recipe tip from recipe creator SwedishMilk: “To remove woody ends, grab a stalk of asparagus at either end and bend until it snaps. It will naturally snap where it starts to get tough.”
How to Season Asparagus?
This recipe is flexible and forgiving. For delicious taste, you can add other spices in Asparagus such as sea salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese and fresh garlic.
How to Cook Asparagus in the Oven?
It is easy to roast asparagus. First of all, toss the asparagus with olive oil then add cheese and other seasonings. Secondly, place the stalks in a cooking dish and cook until it become soft. Before serving, drizzle the roasted asparagus with lemon juice.
How long do you roast asparagus in Oven?
You can bake Asparagus in an oven about 12 to 15 minutes. The oven temperature should be 425 degrees F.
What to Serve With Roasted Asparagus?
You can also serve roasted asparagus with grilled fish or lamb as suggested by popular recipe creator SwedishMilk. However, this recipe is more delicious with steak, pork and chicken.
How to Store Roasted Asparagus?
It is best to eat roasted asparagus right after it is cooked. You can also store them in a fridge for maximum three days if you have leftovers. Before storing, you should cover it in an airtight container so that it remains fresh.
What ingredients are used in roasted asparagus?
- 1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
How do you roast asparagus step by step?
- Set the oven temperature at 425 degrees F
- Put asparagus in a bowl and add olive oil. Add garlic, pepper, parmesan and salt after tossing to coat the spears. Place the asparagus in a single layer on a foil-lined baking pan. This makes cleanup easier.
- Cook in oven until it becomes soft (about 12 to 15 minutes), depending on thickness.
What are the nutrition facts of roasted asparagus?
(Servings per Recipe: 4
Calories 123)
Total Sugars: 2g
Cholesterol: 2mg
Sodium: 471mg
Protein: 3g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Vitamin C: 8mg
Saturated Fat: 2g
Calcium: 51mg
Total Fat: 11g
Iron: 8mg
Total Carbohydrate: 5g
Potassium: 246mg
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How many calories in roasted asparagus with olive oil?
ANS: Asparagus roasted with olive oil has 53 calories.
Q2: How long to roast thin asparagus?
ANS: You can roast skinny asparagus in oven about 8 to 11 minutes.
Q3: Can you roast frozen asparagus?
ANS: Yes, you can make roasted frozen asparagus. This is a good option as compared to microwaving or steaming asparagus. It is quite easy to roast frozen asparagus. You can make it directing from freezer. Just roast it at 425 F, arrange them in a single layer after tossing the asparagus with oil and then cooking or roasting for 14 minutes or until the asparagus becomes brown and soft.
Q5: How to cut asparagus for roasting?
ANS: For cutting asparagus for roasting, first of all, rinse and dry the stalks, then trim woody and tough ends. You can use natural snap point as a guide or line up the spears and use a knife to remove bottom inch or two for proper roasting.
Q6: What temperature do you roast asparagus at?
ANS: For oven roasted asparagus, the temperature 400°F to 425°F is recommended. But, it is good to roast asparagus at 425°F.
Q8: How long to roast asparagus in air fryer?
ANS: For air roasted asparagus, the temperature 375°F and 400°F is recommended. But I suggest you to roast it at 400°F. Asparagus roasting time is about 10 to 15 minutes.
Q9: How to roast asparagus without oil?
ANS: You can roast asparagus without oil by using covering the spears with lemon juice, vegetable broth and water. You should also cook it at high temperature for delicious texture.
Q10: What enhances the flavor of asparagus?
ANS: For better flavor, you can add black pepper and sea salt. You can also add garlic powder, crushed red pepper or lemon zest for aromatic flavor.
Q11: How long for oven roasted asparagus?
Ans: In oven, Asparagus roasting time is about 10 to 15 minutes.