Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe

This Oven Roasted Asparagus recipe is elegant, delicious and so easy to make! The asparagus is perfectly crisp-tender and tossed with fresh lemon juice and topped with grated parmesan. It’s wonderful plain of course, but I tossed it with lemon zest and juice for a pop of flavor, then topped it with grated parmesan to take it over the top. This is an exciting side dish that makes people want to eat their veggies. It’s a versatile, healthy side dish that’s downright addictive!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Category: Vegetarian

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 56 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 lb - asparagus
2 tablespoons - olive oil
½ tsp - kosher salt
¼ tsp - black pepper
1 tbsp - lemon zest
½ - lemon
¼ cup - parmesan

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place the asparagus on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer and roast for 6-8 minutes until crisp tender.
Toss the asparagus with the lemon juice and place on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy!