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Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

Asparagus drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice, roasted, and topped with Parmesan cheese for a perfect side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 2
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Bernadette

Ingredients

  • 1 small bunch asparagus (about 13 pieces)
  • ½ cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse asparagus and pat dry.
  • Cut off the bottom tough end (about 1 inch). Lay the asparagus flat on a baking pan and drizzle with the olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and turn to coat evenly.
  • Roast for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until tender. Turn once more, sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, and return to the oven for 1 minute

Notes

Adapted from Food Network

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 982mg | Potassium: 231mg | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 1.4mg