Go Back
Freshly roasted asparagus spears on a serving dish

4-Star Roasted Asparagus

This simple recipe for roasted asparagus brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetable with minimal effort. It's a perfect healthy and quick side dish.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Trim the tough, woody ends from the asparagus spears by snapping them or cutting them.
  3. In a bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the seasoned asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  2. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the asparagus spears.

Notes

Adjust roasting time based on the thickness of the asparagus. For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese after roasting.