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We love nothing more than an easy side dish. Oven Roasted Asparagus is so tender and loaded with flavor for a really delicious side dish in minutes.
Making roasted vegetables for an easy side dish allows me to complete our meal with a delicious side. Roasting asparagus in the oven gets the edges crispy and the flavor is amazing.
If you loved our Grilled Asparagus Recipe, then you are going to love it roasting in the oven. Serve with Grilled Steak, Chicken and Dumplings, Homemade Hamburger Helper or Easy Crockpot Steak Bites for a low carb meal idea.
What's in this post: Oven Roasted Asparagus
Why We Love This Recipe:
This roasted asparagus recipe cooks perfectly on a baking sheet. We will show you how to store the asparagus properly and the correct way to trim asparagus spears.
Give this simple seasoning recipe a try. Even my pickiest eater loves added several spears to his plate.
Ingredients:
- Asparagus
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Minced Garlic
- Salt and Black Pepper
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy side dish. It is super easy but so flavorful. Scroll to the bottom to see the recipe card.
Variations Ideas:
- Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning or add fresh herbs for more flavor. Top with garlic powder, fresh parsley, and basil. We even like to top with parmesan cheese and fresh lemon juice once we remove from the oven. Asparagus with lemon is a family favorite.
- Add Vegetables – For even more options, roast other vegetables with the asparagus. Add broccoli, sweet potatoes or russet potatoes for a delicious option.
How to Cut Asparagus:
Before roasting the asparagus, we recommend trimming the stalks to remove the woody ends. If you need more tips check out How to Trim Asparagus for the best results.
How to Cook Asparagus in the Oven:
- Step 1 – Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Step 2 – Trim the edges of the asparagus off. You want to get all the rough ends cut off.
- Step 3 – Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy clean up.
- Step 4 – Lay asparagus on the cookies sheet in an even single layer to roast the asparagus.
- Step 5 – Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with the minced garlic, salt and pepper.
- Step 6 – Cook for 7-10 minutes based on thickness of the asparagus until asparagus darkens slightly and is tender. Do NOT overcook. The asparagus should still be crisp. It will continue cook as it sits.
Recipe Tips:
- Baking Sheet – Line baking pan with foil for easy cleanup.
- Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary when you bake asparagus. For the perfect roasted asparagus try not to overbake.
Serving Suggestions:
There are so many great meals that are quick and easy and go with this baked asparagus.
- BBQ Ranch Grilled Chicken Marinade
- Parmesan Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Easy Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
- Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with BBQ
- Catalina Glazed Grilled Chicken
- Beef and Noodles Recipe
- Chicken and Rice Casserole
- Hamburger Hash
Frequently Asked Questions:
Learn how to store asparagus and keep it fresh before cooking. After preparing the asparagus, store leftovers in airtight container in the fridge. It will last about 3 days.
When you are ready to serve, reheat in the microwave for about 15 seconds so it doesn’t get mushy.
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Easy Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Trim the edges of the asparagus off. You want to get all the rough ends cut off.
- Line a cookie sheet with foil for easy clean up.
- Lay asparagus on the cookies sheet in an even layer.
- Drizzle lightly with the olive oil.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, salt and pepper over the top of the asparagus.
- Cook for 5-8 minutes based on the thickness of the asparagus (thinner asparagus will cook faster) until asparagus darkens slightly and is tender. Do NOT overcook. The asparagus should still be crisp.
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I love asparagus, so I’m always looking for different ways to prepare. I changed up your recipe a bit. Used garlic powder instead of garlic salt, then sprinkled lemon pepper over(before roasting). Yum!
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