Baked Asparagus

Yumna Jawad
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Baked asparagus is easy to make on a sheet pan in the oven. Choose thin stalks, toss in olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and bake until tender.

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Roasted asparagus on a platter with lemon wedges and a bowl of hollandaise sauce nearby.
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Bake Asparagus in the Oven!

I make this baked asparagus a lot with dishes that don’t have a lot of veggies in them, like beef lasagna, baked chicken and rice, and baked honey mustard salmon. You can season the asparagus with a bit of olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other seasoning right in the sheet pan that it gets baked in the oven in about 15 minutes. It’s an easy, delicious way to eat your greens and goes with so many dinner ideas!

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– Yumna

Baked Asparagus Ingredients

Ingredients for recipe: oil, seasonings, and asparagus.
  • Asparagus: I look for small, thin stalks! They’re more tender and sweeter this way.
  • Olive oil: You can use any oil you have on hand, that has a high-smoke point. I prefer olive oil or avocado oil
  • Spices: Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper are all you need. (I told you this side dish was simple.)
  • Different spices. It’s hard to think of a spice that wouldn’t work well with this recipe! So, use what you like. I want to try cumin, coriander, paprika, and za’atar. I would use ½ teaspoon of each of these to start.
  • Cheese. I’ll take cheese any way I can get it! Sprinkle grated Parmesan or pecorino romano or crumbled feta cheese on top of the baked asparagus. I’ve even got a cheesy roasted asparagus recipe you can try.
  • Lemon. Lemon makes everything taste brighter and better! Mix in a teaspoon of lemon zest and a tablespoon or two of lemon juice after the asparagus finishes roasting.
  • Fresh herbs. Top the asparagus with chopped, fresh herbs if you have them! Basil, chives, dill, parsley, or cilantro would all work great.
  • Hollandaise Sauce. The rich taste of hollandaise sauce pairs really well asparagus, especially when serving with pan seared salmon or prime rib.

How to Make Baked Asparagus

Trimmed asparagus on a sheet pan before baking.
Step 1: Place the asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the veg with olive oil and season with garlic, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to toss the asparagus until it’s evenly coated with the oil and seasonings. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Asparagus after roasting.
Step 2: Bake the asparagus until it’s tender, but crisp.

Recipe Tips

  1. Trim off the woody ends. The last inch or so of an asparagus stalk is woody, fibrous, and just not all that great to eat! Before cooking, I slice this off.
  2. Use you hands to coat the asparagus with the oil. I don’t think there’s any way other to do it, honestly! Every bit of the asparagus will get coated in oil, which leads to the best browning and flavor.
  3. Don’t crowd the asparagus. When you spread the asparagus out on the baking sheet, you want there to be a little space in between the stalks! This will allow it to brown all over.
  4. Broil it at the end. This is totally optional, but for extra browning, try broiling the asparagus for a minute or two at the end of cooking.
Tongs lifting up asparagus form sheet pan.

Serving Ideas

Baked asparagus on a plate with hollandaise sauce on top and served with poached salmon.

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Baked Asparagus Recipe

Baked asparagus is easy to make on a sheet pan in the oven. Choose thin stalks, toss in olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and bake until tender.
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Author Yumna Jawad
Servings 4 servings
Course Side, Side Dish
Calories 86
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil on top and season with garlic, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to toss the asparagus until they are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings. Arrange the asparagus into a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Bake the asparagus for 15-17 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your asparagus spears. Serve with Hollandaise sauce, if desired.

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Notes

Storage: This asparagus will definitely taste best eaten right away, but it can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. You can reheat it in the microwave, oven, or air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 293mg, Potassium: 237mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 859IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cuisine American
Course: Side, Side Dish

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