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    Oven Roasted Asparagus

    Published: Mar 9, 2022 · Modified: Mar 26, 2022 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    The best oven roasted asparagus! Asparagus is tossed with olive oil and lemon juice, seasoned with garlic and roasted to crispy perfection, this simple baked asparagus is a favorite vegetable side dish.

    Oven Roasted Asparagus on a white serving dish

    Oven roasted asparagus is a simple and addicting vegetable side dish! Made with only 6 ingredients, you will find yourself preparing asparagus this way time and again.

    In this recipe, asparagus is tossed with olive oil and lemon juice, seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic.

    Then it's roasted to crispy perfection, which brings out all the best flavors and textures this powerhouse veggie has to offer.

    Baked Asparagus on a baking sheet after roasting

    Oven Roasted Asparagus Ingredients & Substitutions

    There are only six ingredients in this roasted asparagus recipe (including salt and pepper). Here are a few possible substitutions:

    • Fresh asparagus. Make sure to trim the asparagus well (see notes in the recipe card) so you don't end up roasting any tough parts of the vegetable .
    • Olive oil. Avocado oil or herb-infused olive oils also taste great in this recipe.
    • Minced garlic. I usually use jarred minced garlic, but fresh minced garlic works well too!
    photo of the ingredients in this Oven Roasted Asparagus recipe

    How to trim asparagus

    Begin this recipe by trimming the asparagus. This is an important step to ensure you don't roast any woody/tough parts of the vegetable. To trim asparagus, you use your hands!

    1. Hold each end of an asparagus spear firmly in between two fingers.
    2. Slowly bend the asparagus in half.
    3. Keep bending the asparagus until it snaps.
    4. Discard the bottom end and keep the top.
    photo showing How to Trim Asparagus - holding it by two ends

    In this process, each piece of asparagus will snap in right above the spot where the asparagus is woody and tough, leaving you with the most tender portions of the vegetable to roast and enjoy.

    Some bunches are more "woody" than others. This one that I used to show the process was particularly so.

    two photos showing How to Trim Asparagus  - bending the asparagus stalk and it broken in half

    How to Roast Asparagus

    Once the asparagus is properly trimmed, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

    Then, toss the asparagus with olive oil and lemon juice and stir until evenly coated.

    photo showing How to Roast Asparagus - on the baking sheet
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    Next, add the sea salt, black pepper and minced garlic and stir until evenly distributed.

    photo showing how to cook asparagus in the oven - sprinkled with salt, pepper and garlic

    Then, arrange the asparagus on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Bake it in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the tops are charred and crispy, stirring once halfway through. 

    photo showing How to Roast Asparagus - asparagus on the baking sheet, roasted.

    Serve

    Once the baked asparagus is roasted, remove it from the oven and serve immediately. I prefer to eat it as-is, but you can add your favorite sauce or chop it up and use it in a salad, etc. Here are some dishes that compliment this roasted asparagus recipe really well:

    • Serve it with baked chicken breasts or this pesto chicken.
    • This crockpot pot roast is a great main to pair with this baked asparagus.
    • Serve it with pesto pasta, or chop it up and add it to this pasta primavera!

    Don't forget to check out all of our roasted vegetable recipes (I love roasting veggies)!

    Store

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To restore its crispiness, reheat it over high heat on the stovetop. Or, you can warm it in the microwave.

    Oven Roasted Asparagus on a white serving plate

    Recipe FAQs

    Why is my roasted asparagus mushy?

    Sometimes extra-thick asparagus can become mushy when roasting. I suggest increasing the temperature if your asparagus is very thick to avoid mushiness. Also, over-cooking asparagus makes it mushy, be sure to take it out just when it becomes browned.

    Do you wash asparagus before roasting?

    Yes, always wash and dry your vegetables before roasting.

    Can I double the recipe?

    Yes, you can easily double the recipe. Be sure to use a large baking sheet or lay out the asparagus in a single layer on two baking sheets.

    Oven Roasted Asparagus on a white serving dish

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    Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe

    Laura
    The best oven roasted asparagus! Asparagus is tossed with olive oil and lemon juice, seasoned with garlic and roasted to crispy perfection, this simple baked asparagus is a favorite vegetable side dish.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Side Dish, vegetables
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 57 kcal

    Equipment

    • baking sheet
    • measuring spoons
    • spatula

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ tablespoon minced garlic

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
    • Toss asparagus with olive oil and lemon juice and stir until evenly coated.
    • Add sea salt, black pepper and minced garlic and stir until evenly distributed.
    • Place asparagus on a large baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
    • Remove from oven and serve immediately.

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    Notes

    How to trim asparagus

    To trim asparagus, you use your hands:
    1. Hold each end of an asparagus spear firmly in between two fingers.
    2. Slowly bend the asparagus in half.
    3. Keep bending the asparagus until it snaps.
    4. Discard the bottom end and keep the top.
    In this process, each piece of asparagus will snap in right above the spot where the asparagus is woody and tough, leaving you with the most tender portions of the vegetable to roast and enjoy.
    Ingredient Substitutions
    • Olive oil. Avocado oil or herb-infused olive oils also taste great in this recipe.
    • Minced garlic. I usually use jarred minced garlic, but fresh minced garlic works well too!

    Store

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To restore its crispiness, reheat it over high heat on the stovetop. Or, you can warm it in the microwave.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25lbCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 148mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 858IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Photos in this post were taken by Jamie from Dishing Out Health.

    This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through a link you clicked on here, I receive a portion of the sale. Thank you for supporting JoyFoodSunshine! 

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    1. Dana

      March 31, 2022 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and delicious! Would be making it again and again. Thank you!

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