Lemon Garlic Asparagus with Parmesan an Easy Roasted Side

Roasted Lemon Garlic Asparagus with Parmesan on a parchment lined baking sheet with lemon wedges and sprinkles of salt and parmesan.

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Lemon Garlic Asparagus with Parmesan an Easy Roasted Side

A quick and easy vegetable side that is loaded with flavor. The hint of lemon gives the asparagus a bright fresh note that is reminiscent of spring when the asparagus is most abundant.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: side, vegetable

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus
3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
1 lemon cut in half
3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sea salt
freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F. (205 C. ) As the oven is preheating rinse the asparagus in cold water. Trim the very bottoms of the stalks then use a vegetable peeler to peel away the tough outer skin of the ends.
Line a baking sheet with foil and spray the foil with vegetable oil. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle the stalks with olive oil, and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and garlic. Squeeze half a lemon over the asparagus.
Rub the spears so that they are evenly coated. Arrange them again in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven until just tender about 12 to 15 minutes. Take the asparagus out and give the baking sheet a little shake or use a spatula to rearrange the spear. Return to the oven for 5 minutes more.
Squeeze the other lemon half over the asparagus and sprinkle with a little more Parmesan if desired.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep an eye on the asparagus because depending on the oven and the size of the stalks they may get done sooner or later. They are done when they are just lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork.

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