Oven Roasted Asparagus
This oven roasted asparagus is a perfectly delicious side dish for any meal! The asparagus is tender, crisp, and flavorful. Oven roasted asparagus is a very easy dish to make with simple ingredients like garlic, lemon, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese.
If you are looking for some healthy, flavorful, and delicious side dish recipes then definitely try this oven roasted asparagus. When vegetables are roasted in the oven, it brings out their natural sweetness and makes them taste more delicious.
My family loves roasted asparagus over stir fried or sautéed ones. It is a perfect springtime recipe when asparagus and lemons are in the season. What are your favorite ways to cook asparagus?
Asparagus is full of folate and vitamin B that could lift your spirit and improve your mood. It is low in fats and calories. It also contains lots of fiber, making it a good choice if you are trying to lose some weight. You can roast the asparagus with some oil and spices. You can completely skip adding breadcrumbs and cheese for a healthier version. It will taste equally delicious. I bet asparagus non eaters will enjoy them as well.
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How To Pick Fresh Asparagus?
- Look for asparagus stalks that are firmer to the touch and with a smooth texture.
- It should be rich in the green color and softly fading to the white at the bottom of the stalk.
- Select a bundle with the stalks which are uniform in the length and thickness.
How To Store Fresh Asparagus?
- Trim the bottom of the stalks and wrap only the cut ends with a wet paper towel. Store in a large plastic bag and place in the vegetable crisper of your refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- If you want to store them for longer, place them in a heavy bottomed jar, add 1-2 inches of water, cover and tie with a large plastic bag, and store in your refrigerator. Change the water after every 2-3 days.
Ingredients
- Asparagus
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Breadcrumbs
- Chili flakes
- Black pepper powder
- Oregano
- Red chili powder
- Kosher salt
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
Oven Roasted Asparagus Step By Step Recipe
In a small bowl, add olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, pepper powder, oregano, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425℉/220℃ and line a baking tray with aluminium foil or a parchment paper.
Wash the asparagus and trim off the tough and woody ends.
Toss prepared asparagus with the oil mixture on a prepared baking tray. Separate the asparagus for an even roasting in the same direction.
Spread the bread crumbs all over the asparagus and 3-4 lemon slices. Sprinkle some red chili powder if you like on the lemon slices. Bake them for 12 minutes. If the asparagus is pencil thin then it may take only 10 minutes and a thicker one will need 15-18 minutes.
Sprinkle 2 tbsp of parmesan cheese and bake for another 2 minutes and serve.
Variations
- You can skip adding breadcrumbs to the recipe for a gluten-free option.
- Skip adding chopped garlic and add ½ tsp of garlic powder.
- You can add a few tbsp of garlic butter as well to enhance the flavors.
- Add mozzarella cheese and bake until the cheese melts and gets slightly golden, for about 2-3 minutes. You can broil it as well.
- Skip adding cheese for a dairy-free oven roasted asparagus.
How To Store Oven Roasted Asparagus?
Roasted asparagus tastes best when served hot and fresh.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for 4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat them in the oven before serving.
How To Serve Oven Roasted Asparagus?
Serve the oven roasted asparagus on its own or with your favorite dip.
It is a side dish to enjoy with your Holiday meals.
I like to have them along with some red lentil curry and rice/quinoa.
Serve them along with some onion tomato sandwiches for an extra dose of veggies.
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Oven Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
- 3-4 Lemon slices optional
- 4 cloves Garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs plain
- 1/4 tsp Chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp Oregano
- 1/8 tsp Red chili powder optional
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt or as required
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- 1.5 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, pepper powder, oregano, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425℉/220℃ and line a baking tray with aluminium foil or a parchment paper.
- Wash the asparagus and trim off the tough and woody ends.
- Toss prepared asparagus with the oil mixture on a prepared baking tray. Separate the asparagus for an even roasting in the same direction.
- Spread the bread crumbs all over the asparagus and 3-4 lemon slices. Sprinkle some red chili powder if you like on the lemon slices. Bake them for 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp of parmesan cheese and bake for another 2 minutes and serve.
Notes
- If the asparagus is pencil thin then it may take only 10 minutes and a thicker one will need 15-18 minutes for roasting.
- You can skip adding breadcrumbs to the recipe for a gluten-free option.
- Add a few Tbsp of garlic butter as well to enhance the flavors if you like.
- You can add mozzarella cheese and bake until the cheese melts and gets slightly golden, for about 2-3 minutes. You can broil it as well.
- Skip adding cheese for a dairy-free oven roasted asparagus.
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