Oven Roasted Asparagus
This easy recipe for oven roasted asparagus is a fantastic healthy side dish that goes with just about everything. Low calorie, low carb, keto friendly, and absolutely delicious!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus , rough woody ends snapped off
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (not table salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice , optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly coat a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Toss the asparagus with the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper; arrange on the baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
- Bake until just tender, 12-15 minutes depending on their thickness. (For very thin asparagus, start checking at 8 minutes.)
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, if using, just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 872IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg