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Parmesan Oven-Baked Asparagus

Asparagus prepared with lemons, garlic, and oil. Topped iwth parmesan cheese and then baked to perfection.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 215kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches about 28 spears asparagus woody ends removed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3/4 tsp Kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp 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 asparagus and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and add the minced garlic.
  • Use your clean hands to toss the asparagus and get it evenly coated with the seasonings.
  • 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.
  • Garnish with lemon sliced and fresh thyme leaves.

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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 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

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 842mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1896IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 5mg