Description
Learn how to roast asparagus in the oven for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and trim the asparagus.
- Place the asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Check for tenderness and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic or lemon juice.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the asparagus.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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