How to Make Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Asparagus is one of the first green veggies to start popping up in early spring. Here is a simple recipe that lets those spears shine! They’re seasoned with pepper and lemon zest, then finished with fresh lemon juice and a dusting of parmesan
5 min prep time
15 min cook time
6servings
1/2 cup (5-6 spears)
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Snap the tough ends off of the asparagus and discard.
- In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, pepper and lemon zest.
- Place the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes or until tender. Remove from the oven, then sprinkle with cheese and lemon juice.
Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
1/2 cup (5-6 spears)
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Amount per serving
Calories
35
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
1.5g
2%-
Saturated Fat
0.4g
2% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
0mg
0% -
Sodium
25mg
1% -
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%-
Dietary Fiber
2g
7% -
Total Sugars
2g
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Added Sugars
0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
3g
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Potassium
220mg
5%
Ingredients
asparagus
2 lbs
olive oil
1 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
zest of 1 lemon
1
Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tbsp
lemon juice
1 tbsp