Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan
Make this simple, low carb asparagus dish quickly. Roasting brings out the best flavor, and the lemon Parmesan seasoning adds brightness to this healthy roasted vegetable side.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the trimmed asparagus spears on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil. Toss gently to coat all the spears evenly.
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the asparagus. Spread the spears into a single layer.
- Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the hot asparagus. The residual heat will help it adhere.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add the zest of half a lemon along with the juice at the end.
- If you prefer softer asparagus, roast for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- This makes a perfect low carb asparagus side for grilled fish or chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10