Oven-roasted asparagus is a healthy appetizer or side dish that’s ready in less than 15 minutes.
Tender stalks of asparagus are tossed in oil, lemon zest, and garlic and then oven-roasted to tender-crisp perfection.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: This recipe showcases the light, earthy flavor of asparagus along with a hint of citrus.
- Skill Level: Just season, bake, and serve. Easy peasy.
- Prep note: Make ahead and chill until ready to roast.
- Swaps: Use butter instead of olive oil for rich flavor and swap lemon zest for a splash of lemon juice for ease.
Easy Ingredients and Add-Ins
Asparagus: Use any size spears as long as they are about the same thickness so they cook evenly. Look for deep green spears that have light green, purple, or pinkish tips.
Seasonings: Olive oil, lemon zest, and garlic enhance the delicate flavor of roasted asparagus. Using bacon grease instead of olive oil adds a smoky flavor to the asparagus (and is budget-friendly).
Add-Ins: Other keto-friendly veggies like sliced mushrooms and onions can be added to the recipe in Step 3.
Variations: Top roasted asparagus with bacon bits, red pepper flakes, toasted sliced almonds, parmesan cheese, or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar before serving.
How to Make Oven-Roasted Asparagus
- Toss prepped asparagus in oil and seasonings.
- Bake spears until tender-crisp (full recipe below).
- Serve with a wedge of lemon, if desired.
Tips for Roasting Asparagus
- Prep asparagus stalks by snapping off the woody end by finding the natural ‘bend’ towards the end and snapping them off at that point. Or line the spears up and cut off the bottoms so the pieces are even in length for more visual appeal.
- For best results, roast thin spears for 5-7 minutes and thick spears for 9-12 minutes.
- Add extra veggies to the tray like oven roasted green beans, roasted cauliflower, or roasted peppers.
Storing and Reheating Roasted Asparagus
Keep leftover roasted asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
To reheat add to a baking pan and reheat in a 400°F oven for 5-7 minutes. Or heat some oil in a skillet and reheat in the skillet for 2-3 minutes.
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Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Wash and trim asparagus. Pat dry with a towel.
- In a medium bowl, combine oil, lemon zest, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss mixture with asparagus and place on a large baking tray.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes or until tender crisp.
- Serve with parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Prepare asparagus spears ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to roast.
- This recipe pairs perfectly with a sprinkle of parmesan as a garnish or topping.
- Refrigerate asparagus for up to 3 days in a covered container.
- Reheat asparagus in the oven or crisp it up under the broiler
- Use leftovers in other recipes such as a frittata, or in a seafood sauce.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Perfect. This also works with fresh green beans.
This would be delicious with fresh green beans! Thanks for the suggestions, BoJe.