Asparagus has a bit of a bad reputation among children and vegetable haters. Usually, those who hate this unique green vegetable have yet to have a well-cooked version. For instance, sauteed asparagus can easily end up mushy and unappealing.

Roasting asparagus is a fantastic way to cook this ingredient to help it appeal to all audiences. Read on to learn how to make roasted asparagus that impresses the biggest green vegetable critique.

What Is Roasted Asparagus?

Asparagus is a spear-shaped green vegetable that is popular in many food cultures. There are many ways to cook asparagus, including sauteeing, grilling, blanching, steaming, boiling, broiling, and roasting.

Many people prefer roasting as the best way to cook asparagus. This method allows you to imbue the vegetable with flavors of your choice and develop deep flavor. You can use the cooked asparagus as a side or as part of a larger dish, such as a salad. It does well as part of a brunch or a delicious dinner. Asparagus also has a wide seasonal appeal.

Baked asparagus is easy to cook and requires few tools and ingredients. You can easily customize roasted asparagus as a simple recipe to serve your tastes and needs. Try adding different seasonings for different occasions. 

About ingredients

Roasted asparagus is simple to make. First, you need these ingredients. 

Asparagus

You can use a few types of asparagus in this recipe, including green, white, and purple. Most grocers sell asparagus by the pound, and that amount also works well for a standard baking sheet. 

Olive oil

You only need a few tablespoons of olive oil. If you prefer, you can use other types of oil. However, olive oil has many health benefits and a flavor that compliments asparagus well. 

Salt and Pepper

Asparagus does not need much seasoning to taste good–a sprinkle of salt and pepper can be sufficient! Feel free to add more or less, depending on your taste. 

Optional Seasoning

Besides the basic salt and pepper, there are many ingredients you can use to add more flavor to the vegetable. You can try dried or fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, and basil. Other options include lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese, almond slivers, and red pepper flakes. If you like, you can mix a few of these ingredients or pick one that is your favorite.

Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Asparagus is a spear-shaped green vegetable that is popular in many food cultures. There are many ways to cook asparagus, including sauteeing, grilling, blanching, steaming, boiling, broiling, and roasting.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Appetizer, Healthy

Cuisine International

Servings 4

Calories 33 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 bunch Asparagus trimmed
• 3 Tbsp Olive oil
• 1½ Tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• ½ teaspoons Black peppers

Instructions

 

Preheat Oven

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. This high temperature allows the vegetable to cook thoroughly and quickly.

Clean Asparagus

• Cut or break off the woody ends of the spears and rinse the spears thoroughly. You can compost or discard the ends.

Line the Jelly Roll Pan

• If using, line the baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Prepare the Asparagus

• Place the spears or spear pieces on the baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil. Be sure you have enough oil that the spears are lightly coated but not sopping with oil.

Toss Oiled Asparagus With Seasoning

• Sprinkle salt, pepper and other seasonings on the oiled asparagus and toss the asparagus with a fork to your hand.
• After the tossing, arranging the asparagus into a single layer is essential. An even distribution of the asparagus helps it cook consistently.

Bake

• Once the asparagus is ready, place it in the oven and bake the vegetable for between 10 and 20 minutes.
• Asparagus can vary in thickness. So, thicker spears will need more cooking time than thin spears. If you cut the spears into pieces, the cooking time may be shorter.
• To check for doneness, ensure that a fork can pierce the thickest part of the asparagus easily.

Serve

• Serve the asparagus or use it in another recipe. If you serve the asparagus by itself, add the garnish of your choice.
• Some options for garnishes include lemon, balsamic vinegar, hollandaise, parmesan, and fresh herbs. This recipe should provide around four servings. If you have leftovers, you can eat them within four days of cooking.

Keyword asparagus, roasted asparagus, Sauteed asparagus

Tips & Tricks for Roasted Asparagus Recipe

• Knowing how long to roast asparagus is key to getting tasty results. Experiment to determine how much you like your asparagus cooked. 
• If using the asparagus in another dish or casserole, cook it slightly less, as it will continue to cook in your second dish. This prevents the asparagus from turning to mush.  
• When storing your asparagus, place the spears in a jar in a few inches of water and place a plastic bag over the spears.  
• There are many ways to use asparagus. Besides pairing it with a piece of salmon and a baked potato, you can also add asparagus to a salad, casserole, or soup. 
• You can snap off the woody ends by hand. Bend the asparagus near the end, where the color changes, and you will feel the breaking point. 

Nutrition Information of Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Asparagus is a low-calorie food with many nutritional benefits, so you can eat as much as you want without feeling guilty. The nutrition information below is per serving:

• Calories: 33
• Total fat: 1.3 grams
• Saturated Fat: .2 grams
• Cholesterol: 0 grams
• Sodium: 147.6 milligrams
• Total Carbohydrate: 4.5 grams
• Dietary Fiber: 2.4 grams 
• Protein: 2.5 grams. 
• Vitamin A: 5%
• Vitamin C:75% 
• Riboflavin: 12% 
• Vitamin K: 59%
• Folic Acid:15%
• Thiamin:14% 
• Iron:14% 
• Vitamin E: 9% 

Conclusion

Oven-roasted asparagus is a simple and versatile dish that can be a strong accompaniment to a dinner or an ingredient in another dish. If you follow these simple instructions for baked asparagus, you can enhance the taste and nutrition of your meals. This versatile vegetable works any time of day.