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Roasting asparagus has to be one of my favourite ways to enjoy this spring vegetable. Fresh asparagus spears are tossed in olive oil, sea salt, and pepper and covered with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese before being baked until golden brown and crisp. Enjoy this fast and simple side dish during the spring when asparagus is in season!
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese
Roasting asparagus has to be one of my favourite ways to enjoy this spring vegetable. Fresh asparagus spears are tossed in olive oil, sea salt, and pepper and covered with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese before being baked until golden brown and crisp. Enjoy this fast and simple side dish during the spring when asparagus is in season!
Servings 4
Calories 52kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- Trim the ends of the asparagus and place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and olive oil and toss to coat. Arrange the asparagus into a single layer again. Top with the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is crisp. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 0.2mg