Easy Roasted Asparagus
Easy Roasted Asparagus with crispy edges, a rich caramelized flavor, and simple seasoning. A delicious side dish ready in minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 107kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. asparagus
- 2 tbsp olive oil or sub a flavorless oil like canola or vegetable
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
- To trim your asparagus, hold the bottom end of one of your asparagus firmly. With your other hand, bend the asparagus until it snaps. Try this with two more asparagus. Trim the rest of your asparagus to the longest of your 3 test asparagus.2 lbs. asparagus
- Lightly drizzle with oil (or spray with oil spray), sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat and spread them out evenly on a baking sheet.2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
- Roast for 10 minutes, toss to rotate, and cook an additional 5-10 minutes until tender when poked with a fork. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the asparagus.
Notes
To trim your asparagus, hold the bottom end of one of your asparagus firmly. With your other hand, bend the asparagus until it snaps. Try this with two more asparagus. Trim the rest of your asparagus to the longest of your 3 test asparagus.
Use avocado oil cooking spray for easy greasing!
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1715IU | Vitamin C: 12.7mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4.9mg
