Parmesan Baked Asparagus
Asparagus is prepared with lemons, garlic, and oil. Topped with parmesan cheese and then baked to perfection.
Servings: 4
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
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