Simple Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan
Make crisp-tender roasted asparagus quickly. This simple recipe uses lemon and Parmesan for a flavorful, healthy side dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Spread the stalks into a single layer.
- Roast for 10 to 12 minutes until the asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve right away as a low carb side.
Notes
- For best results, select asparagus stalks that are uniform in thickness so they cook evenly.
- You can substitute nutritional yeast for Parmesan cheese if you need a dairy-free option.
- This recipe works well with other roasted spring vegetables like broccoli florets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 6