Description
Parmesan asparagus is a delicious and nutritious side dish that highlights the vibrant flavors of fresh asparagus. This recipe is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special celebration. With just five ingredients, you can whip up this easy-to-make dish in about 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those busy nights when you still want to serve something flavorful and healthy. The crisp-tender asparagus topped with melted parmesan cheese creates an irresistible combination that will elevate your meal and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and place them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus, toss to coat, then season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until tender and slightly crispy at the tips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 140g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg