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Oven Baked Asparagus

A simple and delicious side dish featuring tender asparagus spears roasted to perfection in the oven.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Asparagus
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional, for serving

Method
 

Prepare Asparagus
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the asparagus and trim the tough ends.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Bake Asparagus
  1. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until tender and slightly crispy.
  3. Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus during the last few minutes of baking.

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