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I love this recipe for this cheesy Parmesan Oven-Baked Asparagus recipe. An easy side dish recipe that’s perfect for any dinner with family or friends. Simple, delicious, and only needs 30 minutes of your time.
My recipe for parmesan baked asparagus is going to be perfect for you. My kids normally don’t like asparagus but love the addition of parmesan to these baked asparagus. I tossed asparagus with garlic, lemon, thyme, and then topped with parmesan cheese, popped it in the oven and baked it until cooked through. They are perfect to add to your dinner table during the holidays and all year round. It takes just about 30 minutes to have these asparagus ready and served.
Summary
- So easy: This baked asparagus side dish recipe is super easy to make with a handful of ingredients and takes just about 30 minutes.
- Good for you: Made with clean and nutritious ingredients, they are perfect and a great addition to your dinner table to get those fiber and nutrients in.
- Delicious: they are so cheesy and full of flavor. With added parmesan, garlic, and lemons! so good!
Ingredients you will need
Below is a list of ingredients you will need to make this recipe. Full measurements are listed further down below in the recipe card.
- Asparagus: do use fresh and not wilted asparagus.
- Olive oil: I have also been liking avocado oil. Either one works.
- Garlic cloves: makes a difference. Fresh always gives that best flavor.
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- Parmesan cheese: grate or shred your own.
- Lemon: Fresh lemons will bring this dish to another level.
- spears of fresh thyme, or dried
How To Make Parmesan Asparagus
First, preheat your oven to 400F and get a nonstick sheet pan or a low-rimmed baking dish.
Then, add in the asparagus and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, and pepper and add the minced garlic.
Use your clean hands to toss the asparagus and get it evenly coated with the seasonings.
Next, bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
Immediately sprinkle with parmesan cheese and broil until cheese is golden and starts to crisp up about 2-3 min.
Finally, garnish with lemon sliced and fresh thyme leaves.
Tips for success
Recipe Tip
- Trim the bottom hard edges of the asparagus.
- Do not overcook the asparagus
- Use any oil of choice
- Fresh garlic cloves are preferred, but if you don’t have those handy you may use garlic powder
- Thyme: use fresh or dried
- Parmesan cheese is preferred. Grate your own if you can.
- Fresh lemon juice is preferred, if needed use bottled lemon juice.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in a container for up to 4 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Treat asparagus as you would flowers. Trim the edges and place them in a cup filled with about an inch of water. Cover the cup with a plastic bag or ziplock bag and store it in the fridge.
Properly store leftover asparagus in a tightly sealed container and store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Two ways to prevent asparagus from overcooking. If the asparagus is seasoned, it is best to remove them from heat 1-2 minutes before you think they are done. The asparagus will continue to cook slightly. If you are only steaming the asparagus, you can blanch them in an ice bath to prevent them from over cooking.
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Parmesan Baked Asparagus
Equipment
- baking dish
- Sharp Chef's knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 bunches asparagus, about 28 spears , woody ends removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, or to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 lemon, sliced to garnish
- 2-3 spears of thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and get a nonstick sheet pan or a low-rimmed baking dish.
- Add in the 2 bunches asparagus (trimmed) and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and add the minced 2-3 garlic cloves.
- Use your clean hands to toss the asparagus and get it evenly coated with the seasonings. (3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper)
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- Immediately sprinkle with 1 cup Parmesan cheese and broil until cheese is golden and starts to crisp up about 2-3 min.
- Garnish with 1 lemon sliced and fresh thyme leaves from 2-3 spears of thyme.
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Notes
- Trim the bottom hard edges of the asparagus.
- Do not overcook the asparagus
- Use any oil of choice
- Fresh garlic cloves are preferred, but if you don’t have those handy you may use garlic powder
- Thyme: use fresh or dried
- Parmesan cheese is preferred. Grate your own if you like.
- Fresh lemon juice is preferred, if needed use bottled lemon juice.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I noticed this and many other recipes state the nutrition info but not the serving size. What is 1 serving?