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Freshly roasted asparagus spears on a serving dish

Quick way to grow: 4-Star Roasted AsparagusRoasted Asparagus

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare delicious roasted asparagus, perfect as a side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Asparagus trimmed
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper directly on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring each spear is evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Roast the asparagus for 10-15 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp and slightly browned, shaking the pan half way through to ensure even cooking.
Serving
  1. Serve the roasted asparagus immediately as a delicious and healthy side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus after roasting.