Roasted Lemon Pepper Asparagus
One of the simplest and most delicious ways to prep a green veggie side.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 65kcal
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
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 880IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2.5mg