Best Easiest Asparagus Recipes

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OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.

Provided by swedishmilk

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 471.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

EASIEST ASPARAGUS RECIPE



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I have always been good at sauteeing asparagus, but this is one of my favorite methods to create a sweet and traditional appetizer.

Provided by Hannah

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter, or more as needed
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 teaspoon honey
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook asparagus in melted butter, stirring a few times, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Drizzle honey over the asparagus and stir to coat; season with garlic powder and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 34.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

QUICK AND EASY BAKED ASPARAGUS



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This yummy quick and easy baked asparagus recipe is great to make when you are on a time crunch.

Provided by Case31

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch asparagus
⅛ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Spread asparagus out on a baking sheet and coat with olive oil. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until desired crispness, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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