ROASTED PARMESAN ASPARAGUS

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Great way to serve asparagus, and yummy too.

Provided by J Scholfield

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 teaspoon olive oil
ΒΌ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 fresh lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Place oven rack on top third of oven.
  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until barely tender, 2 to 4 minutes depending on thickness.
  • Place steamed asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and roll asparagus spears in oil until they are coated.
  • Sprinkle with ground black pepper and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Do not turn or shake asparagus.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 40.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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