Description
Transform plain asparagus into a crispy, cheesy delicacy with this easy Baked Parmesan Asparagus recipe. Perfect for even the pickiest eaters!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Lemon zest (for a little zing!)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the asparagus, snapping off the tough ends where they break naturally.
- Place asparagus on a baking sheet, spreading them out to avoid overcrowding.
- Drizzle with olive oil, coating them evenly.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, tossing to ensure even coverage.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese generously over the asparagus.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until tender and cheese is golden.
- Optional — If desired, sprinkle lemon zest before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Choose fresh, thick asparagus for the best texture and flavor. Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg