Best Asparagus Recipe

Perfect Roasted Asparagus

Learn how to make perfectly roasted asparagus here! This roasted asparagus recipe is a fantastic springtime side dish that everyone will love. You can season it however you’d like. You’ll find my seasoning suggestions below. Recipe yields 2 large or 4 modest side servings.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 2

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 33 calories, Sugar 2.1 g, Sodium 147.5 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Saturated Fat 0.2 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

Ingredients:

• 1 large bunch (about 1 pound) fresh asparagus
• 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Zest and juice of 1/2 medium lemon, preferably organic
• Lemon wedges, from the remaining 1/2 lemon
• Sprinkle of finely grated Parmesan cheese
• Small handful of fresh mint or parsley, finely chopped
• Light sprinkle of red pepper flakes
• Pat or two of butter
• Light drizzle of balsamic reduction or thick balsamic vinegar
• Toasted sliced almonds

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus (if you sharply bend the asparagus near the base, it will snap in the right place). Discard the ends.
2. Place the asparagus on the sheet and drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil, just enough to lightly coat the asparagus. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the asparagus, and toss until the spears are lightly coated in oil. Arrange the spears in a single layer on the pan.
3. Bake just until the base of the asparagus is easily pierced through by a fork. Very thin asparagus, like the kind shown here, will take as little as 9 to 12 minutes, whereas thicker asparagus will need 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving platter and season however you’d like. You could keep it simple with a squeeze of lemon juice, or a sprinkle of Parmesan, or add a pat of butter or drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
5. Roasted asparagus is best served when it’s fresh out of the oven, but it will keep at room temperature for up to 1 hour or up to 4 days in the refrigerator (gently reheat before serving).

Sautéed Asparagus

Sautéed asparagus is an easy side dish recipe for spring! Olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and parmesan work in harmony to give the asparagus plenty of flavor.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 3 – 4 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of asparagus (about 1 1/4 lb.)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 lemon
• 2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Instruction:

1. Trim the woody ends from the base of the asparagus spears by cutting off the bottom 2 inches or by snapping it off with your hands.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the asparagus in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly golden and almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (Cut a small piece from the end of one asparagus to see if it’s near tender.)
3. Reduce the heat to low. Add the butter, garlic, salt, and pepper and stir to coat the asparagus. Cook until the garlic is softened and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Immediately transfer to a serving plate.
4. Just before serving, squeeze the juice from the lemon half over the asparagus and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus with mozzarella cheese is the best side dish to any meal! Low Carb, Keto AND the perfect way to get your veggies in! Even non-asparagus fans LOVE this recipe! Tastes so amazing that the whole family gets behind this one.

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 658 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (500 g) asparagus spears, (woody ends removed)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic ((or 4 cloves garlic, minced))
• 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray.
2. Arrange asparagus on baking sheet. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl mix together olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle the oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to evenly coat.
4. Bake for 10-15 minutes until vibrant and just beginning to get tender.
5. Remove from oven and top with the mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and broil (or grill) until the cheese melts and becomes golden (about 4-5 minutes).
6. Adjust salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately.

Perfect Asparagus Recipe

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