Roasted Asparagus Side Dish for Summer Dinners
This Asparagus Side Dish features roasted asparagus with garlic, lemon, and crisp-tender texture for an easy summer dinner side recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 pound fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional: grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Wash and dry the asparagus thoroughly.
3. Trim the woody ends from the asparagus stalks.
4. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet.
5. Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus.
6. Add garlic, salt, and black pepper.
7. Toss until evenly coated.
8. Spread the asparagus into a single layer.
9. Roast for 10 to 14 minutes until lightly browned and tender.
10. Remove the asparagus from the oven.
11. Add lemon zest and lemon juice immediately after roasting.
12. Optional: sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
13. Serve warm.
Notes
Dry the asparagus well before roasting.
Do not overcrowd the baking sheet.
Roast at high heat for better texture.
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Adjust roasting time depending on asparagus thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg