Oven Roasted Asparagus

Looking for a healthy, easy side dish that tastes great? I’ve got you covered with Oven Roasted Asparagus. It’s tender, perfectly seasoned, and really simple to make.

Easy to make, easy to clean up. Lay some foil down on your baking sheet for easy cleanup, then make everything right there on the foil.

Pop them into the oven for 15 – 20 minutes, and they’re ready. Focus the rest of your attention making whatever else you want to serve with it. Sound good? Let’s go.

Making Oven Roasted Asparagus

First, line your baking sheet with foil, then set aside.

Cut the thick ends from the asparagus spears, commonly called the woody ends, which is usually the bottom 2 – 3 inches.

If you’re not sure where to cut, there’s a simple rule of thumb you can use. Take a stalk of asparagus and hold from both ends. Bend it until it snaps. It will naturally snap where it starts to get tough. Then cut the rest of the bunch to the same length.

Next, lay the asparagus on the foil.

Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the spears, then sprinkle the minced garlic, garlic powder, and salt over the top. Yes, you read that right; 2 different forms of garlic, which lends to depth of flavor.

Then, using your hands, gently stir so that the spears are evenly coated. Make sure they’re in a single layer and not overlapping.

Pop into a preheated oven set at 400° and set your timer as follows:

• for thick spears, 15 – 20 minutes
• for medium spears, 10 – 15 minutes
• for thin spears, 8 – 10 minutes

Poke the asparagus with a fork to see if tender. Once tender, serve immediately and enjoy.

Serving

Keeping it easy, serve hot asparagus as is. Getting fancy, garnish with lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley.

If you’ve ever read my blog before, you know I recommend a pat of butter on top. So yummy!

To mix things up, it’s delicious served with a hollandaise sauce over the top, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Lemon zest is not only pretty, but it adds delicious flavor.

Grated ginger is fantastic with asparagus, which you can add before you roast.

Also, you can use any combination of seasonings that you love.

Serve with grilled fish or lamb, chicken, beef, or pork. It’s delicious, flexible, and easy to make.

Side Dish Recipes:

• Easy Roasted Carrots
• Italian Chickpeas and Orzo
• Easy Pesto Pasta
• The Best Fried Rice
• Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Or, go to the drop down menu under “Recipes” at the top of the blog, then click on “Side Dishes.”

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Oven Roasted Asparagus

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