Oven Roasted Asparagus
Tender Oven Roasted Asparagus will soon be your favorite way to prepare asparagus! It's ready in 20 minutes and only requires olive oil, salt, and black pepper. You can dress it up by adding parmesan cheese, garlic, or even fresh lemon juice! The roasting adds a depth of flavor that can't be beat!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus I usually try to find a bunch that is a little thicker, just because it roasts better. Generally when you’re preparing asparagus, you want the thinner pieces, but for roasting, thicker works best
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt more or less to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper more or less to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rinse the asparagus and trim off the hard ends.
- Toss the asparagus with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Arrange it in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast for about 15-18 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.
- Options: Sprinkle with finely grated parmesan cheese after it comes out of the oven OR squeeze a bit of lime juice over the cooked asparagus.