Roasted Asparagus with Olive Oil
Elevate your side dish game with this simple yet flavorful recipe for Roasted Asparagus with Olive Oil. With just four ingredients—fresh asparagus, rich olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a dash of black pepper—this dish showcases the natural sweetness and tender texture of roasted asparagus. Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish, it’s the perfect healthy, low-carb addition to any meal. This recipe uses high-heat roasting to achieve beautifully caramelized edges while maintaining a crisp-tender bite, making it an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats, pasta dishes, or even as a stand-alone, guilt-free snack. Whether you're planning a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, this versatile roasted asparagus will impress with its simplicity and vibrant flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Asparagus
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the asparagus under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears by snapping or cutting the bottom 1-2 inches.
Place the asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and black pepper to taste.
Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and slightly browned around the edges.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
83 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
