Roasted Lemon Pepper Asparagus
One of the simplest and most delicious ways to prep a green veggie side.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch (about 1 lb or 500 grams) green asparagus
- 1-2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- 2-3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated, shredded, or shaved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 C). Trim asparagus by cutting off the thick, woody ends with a sharp chef's knife.1 bunch (about 1 lb or 500 grams) green asparagus
- Spread asparagus stalks on a large baking sheet in a single even layer. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly lemon pepper seasoning and salt. Toss quickly to combine.1-2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- Roast for about 8 minutes, until the asparagus spears are tender enough to be pierced with a fork.
- Remove the baking sheet and turn your oven to broil. Sprinkle the asparagus with Parmesan, then return to the oven to broil for just 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the asparagus is slightly crisp on the ends. Serve and enjoy!2-3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Notes
- For extra-easy clean-up, line the baking sheet with parchment paper before preparing asparagus. And voila: zero dishes to wash!
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 65 kcal, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 2 mg, Sodium: 331 mg, Potassium: 229 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 880 IU, Vitamin C: 6.4 mg, Calcium: 55 mg, Iron: 2.5 mg
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