i love asparagus Although I think of it more as a spring vegetable, the truth is that I can find it in the supermarket all year round. I love making these Roasted Asparagus whenever I have a craving for something green and delicious.
Oven Roasted Asparagus is really EASY to make and only takes about 10 minutes! So if you need a veggie side for dinner tonight, make this Roasted Asparagus recipe.
Related: If you love asparagus like me, try these crispy, cheesy asparagus spears.
Ingredients for roasted asparagus
How to roast asparagus in the oven
Start preparing the asparagus by snipping off the woody ends. Although the ends are edible, they are not very pleasant to eat as they are very chewy.
Hold the asparagus spear in the middle with one hand and gently bend the end with the other. The end breaks off at a natural point. If you want the ends to look clean, you can trim the end a bit further, but it’s not necessary.
Place the asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over it. Toss the asparagus so all the stalks are coated in the oil. Then spread them out in one layer or as close to one layer as possible. Sprinkle the salt over everything.
Bake at 425°F for 8-12 minutes. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the asparagus just before serving.
What can you serve roasted asparagus with?
You can serve this as a side vegetable with pretty much anything you and your family like to eat, but here are a few ideas:
frequently asked Questions
How long does it take to cook asparagus in the oven?
It only takes 8-12 minutes to roast asparagus in the oven.
Should I soak asparagus before frying?
It is not necessary to soak asparagus before frying. You may want to rinse the asparagus spears if you see dirt on them.
Why is my fried asparagus soggy?
Soft asparagus probably means you over-roasted it. The next time you make roasted asparagus, adjust the cooking time.
Some ovens run hotter or colder than others, so it’s best to err on the side of undercooking and test the asparagus before cooking longer.
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How to roast asparagus in the oven
instructions
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Start preparing the asparagus by snipping off the woody ends. Hold the asparagus spear in the middle with one hand and gently bend the end with the other. The end breaks off at a natural point.
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Place the asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over it.
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Toss the asparagus so all the stalks are coated in the oil.
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Then spread them out in one layer or as close to one layer as possible.
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Sprinkle the salt over everything.
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Bake at 425°F for 8-12 minutes.
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Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the asparagus just before serving.
Remarks
- While it’s not necessary to cover your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, you can do it if you want to make cleanup a little easier.
Nourishment
nutritional information
Roasted Asparagus
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Note: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. Where appropriate, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.
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