Description
To prepare this dish, you’ll coat the asparagus with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and then bake until golden brown. The cooking time is approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on your oven temperature. Serve immediately with a drizzle of lemon juice for added freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a roasting pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the tips are crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, if desired, and serve hot as a delicious vegetable side.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: American, French, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 5