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The finished Asparagus Roasted in the Oven on a baking sheet.
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Asparagus in the Oven

Making asparagus in the oven takes just 20 minutes total. It’s an easy and delicious side dish that’s perfect for spring and Easter dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: asparagus, oven baked
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 85kcal
Cost: $4.88

Equipment

  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • baking sheet
  • silicone baking mat

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound asparagus
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

FOR SERVING:

  • Lemon wedges optional
  • Grated Parmesan cheese optional
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Instructions

PREP OVEN AND BAKING SHEET:

  • Move an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

PREP ASPARAGUS:

  • Clean and trim the ends of the asparagus with a knife or snap them off.
  • Place the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and roll the asparagus in olive oil to coat.
  • Season asparagus with salt and pepper.

BAKE ASPARAGUS IN THE OVEN:

  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus. It should be fork tender at the base.

SERVE:

  • Remove them from the oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges and Parmesan cheese (optional).

Nutrition

Serving: 3spears | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg