Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is a flavorful side dish that’s easy to make with simple ingredients.
Asparagus is a green vegetable that comes from the Asparagaceae family. This vegetable is known for its slender spears which are
ASPARAGUS FACTS
The small scales on the tips of asparagus spears are actually leaves.
Greener (or whiter) asparagus is more tender than thin spears.
All commercially grown asparagus is harvested by hand and not with special machinery.
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Always snap off (or cut away) the thick end of each asparagus spear.
Thoroughly wash asparagus spears in warm salty water.
Rinse in warm water. and rinse in clear/warm water before cooking.
This simple step removes bacteria, dirt and pesticide.
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After washing and rinsing, pat dry with paper towels.
I arrange the “dry” asparagus spears in a single layer in baking dish. Then, drizzle with a mixture of salt, black pepper and olive oil before placing in oven to roast.
SERVING SUGGESTION
If desired, serve with sliced lemon wedges.
If desired, serve with sliced lemon wedges.
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Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus spears are well seasoned and easy to make with simple ingredients. This savory side dish pairs well with Pan Seared T-Bone Steak and a variety of other mains.Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Snap or cut off thick end of each spear.
- Wash asparagus in warm salty water. Rinse thoroughly in warm water. Pat dry.
- Place in a single layer on a sheet pan or deep baking dish.
- Combine salt, black pepper and olive oil in a small cup or bowl. Drizzle over asparagus. Toss until evenly coated.
- Roast thick asparagus for 15 minutes or until desired tenderness. Roast thin asparagus for 10 minutes to keep the spears firm. Roast too long and they'll get mushy.
- After reaching desired tenderness, remove from oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Return to oven for a minute or until cheese melts.
- Serve hot. Garnish with lemon wedges (optional).