Easy Baked Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
Oven baked asparagus tossed in garlic and fresh shredded parmesan cheese. Delicious, healthy and so easy to make! The perfect side for your everyday dinner or holiday meal!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lbs asparagus
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3-5 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven at 400 degrees F
- Wash and cut ends of the asparagus
- Mix garlic and olive oil in a small bowl
- Line asparagus on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place asparagus on baking sheet.
- Add olive oil, minced garlic and parmesan cheese onto asparagus, then use your hands or a spatula and to toss and evenly coat asparagus.
- Spread asparagus. They can touch but avoid overlapping. Use two baking sheets if needed.
- Bake in the oven for 7-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of asparagus. Check at the 7-minute mark and then add additional time if needed. Cook for longer if you like it less crunchy.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with some salt to taste if needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg