Roasted Asparagus

Crisp-tender oven roasted asparagus is fresh, healthy and ready in 15 minutes. This simple vegetable side dish is easy to make and a great addition to any spring meal.

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Perfect Oven Roasted Asparagus

Roasted asparagus is a go-to springtime side dish of mine. It’s easy to throw in the oven and only takes 15 minutes. Sometimes we make bacon-wrapped asparagus, too!

Oven roasted asparagus is one of my absolute favorite vegetables! I even converted my asparagus-hating husband into liking it. Keep the seasoning simple with salt and pepper or get fancy with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and freshly shaved Parmesan.

Ingredient Notes

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• Asparagus: Pick your asparagus fresh at the grocery store or farmers market. Thin asparagus is best for this recipe.
• Olive oil: This will help crisp the asparagus as well as give it the flavor and allow the seasoning to stick to the asparagus. It has a lot of important features!
• Coarse salt: I prefer Kosher salt or sea salt as they give the roasted asparagus recipe the best texture and taste.

How to Roast Asparagus

• Lay flat. Place asparagus onto a baking sheet laying flat in a single layer.
• Coat the asparagus. Drizzle olive oil over the top (you can also use a olive oil spray to coat the tops). Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over top. 
• Roast. Bake asparagus for 10-12 minutes, or until tender. 
• Garnish. Add parmesan cheese and a balsamic glaze if desired. Add more salt and pepper, to taste if needed. Enjoy while hot!

Seasoning Variations

• Salt & pepper: This simple combination really helps bring out the natural flavors.
• Balsamic: Drizzle the asparagus with balsamic glaze and top with parmesan cheese.
• Lemon: Right before serving, drizzle with lemon juice and a little lemon zest if desired.
• Garlic: Before roasting, add minced garlic or garlic powder for a more fragrant taste.
• Soy Sauce: Coat with 1-2 Tablespoons before roasting. You could also add in some honey and garlic.
• Butter: Drizzle some melted butter over the asparagus before roasting. Feel free to add in extra seasonings too, like garlic or seasoned salt.

Perfect Roasted Asparagus Tips

• How to store asparagus: I like to store my asparagus spears in a glass jar with water. Add the bottoms of the spears to the water, then place the jar in the fridge. I’ve found that this helps them stay fresher for way longer!
• Prepping asparagus: Before roasting asparagus, remove the woody ends at the bottom. You can either snap them off or cut with a knife. They should naturally break unless your asparagus is old, flimsy and soggy.
• How long does it take to roast asparagus in the oven: I like to roast my thinner asparagus at 400°F for about 10 to 12 minutes. Thicker stalks may take 18-20 minutes. It’s tender but still has a little bite. For crunchier or softer asparagus, I would adjust the baking time by about 2 minutes.
• Roasted asparagus at 350°F: Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit takes a little longer but also doesn’t give the asparagus that crispy outer layer. It takes about 14 to 16 minutes for thin asparagus to cook at 350 oven temp.
• Store roasted asparagus: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days. I love to add leftover asparagus to omelets or a quiche.

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