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HOW ABOUT SOME ASPARAGUS? YES PLEASE!
This recipe for baked asparagus in the oven is a household classic. Not only is it tasty, and one of my favorite asparagus recipes, but it has tons of health benefits. Some of them are:
- Low calories and high antioxidants
- Helps lower blood pressure
- Can help you lose weight
The best part of this recipe is that it only has five ingredients, so it’s quick and easy to make!
What I Love About Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
Okay so, I don’t love this dish as much as my husband, Aaron, but it’s definitely worth adding in your main course. This recipe for garlic asparagus is perfect because you get that strong garlic flavor mixed into the parmesan, and it absorbs into the asparagus (which is about 94% water).
What’s In This Dish?
We have a really simple and delicious ingredient list for you.
- A bunch of asparagus (about 40 spears – serves 3-4 people)
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Adobo seasoning
- Parmesan cheese
Let’s Bake It!
We’ll start off by pre-heating the oven to 450°F. Roasting asparagus at 450 is the temperature we prefer, because a lot of the courses we bake with it also cook at 450°F . For instance, asparagus with salmon. Chilean salmon to be exact. YUM!
After you set the oven to pre-heat, you’ll line a pan with aluminum foil, and pour two tablespoons of olive oil into it, then spread evenly. Next up is to cut off the base of the asparagus spears (about 1 inch), then place the asparagus into the pan.
Now coat the asparagus with two tablespoons of minced garlic, and top that with a tablespoon of adobo seasoning. Make sure everything is spread evenly! Otherwise you’ll be left with a few powerful spears, which you may or may not expect when you bite in!
The last part is to place them in the oven, and bake for 25-30 minutes. How long you bake them for is preference. A crunchier asparagus cook time would be closer to 20 minutes. Whereas, if you like them softer, then the cook time is closer to 30 minutes.
Once they are cooked enough for you, take them out of the oven and sprinkle parmesan cheese over them. Throw them back in the oven for about 5 minutes to let the cheese melt.
And that’s it! A scrumptious dish of garlic parmesan asparagus, ready to be THE side dish of the night!
Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
Description
My husband says this is the best recipe for asparagus, so I had to make it and share it with you guys. It's garlic-y, has parmesan (because who doesn't love cheese), and pairs well with most main courses, like steak, chicken, pork, and Chilean salmon. This garlic parmesan asparagus recipe is super tasty, and simple to make with only five ingredients, and is a sure way to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Pre-heat oven to 450°F. Line a pan with aluminum foil, and pour two tablespoons of olive oil into it, then spread evenly.
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Cut off the base of the asparagus spears (about 1 inch), and throw the clippings away. Place the asparagus spears into pan.
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Coat asparagus with minced garlic, and adobo seasoning.
Don't overdo the garlic and adobo. Add more or less to preference. -
Put asparagus in oven, and bake for 20-30 minutes.
For crunchier asparagus, bake for 20 minutes. For softer asparagus, bake for 30-35 minutes. -
Remove asparagus from oven, sprinkle parmesan cheese, then put in oven for another 5 minutes. VOILA!
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 225kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.2g28%
- Saturated Fat 4.7g24%
- Cholesterol 13mg5%
- Sodium 720mg30%
- Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
- Dietary Fiber 6g24%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 11g22%
- Vitamin A 3 IU
- Vitamin C 13 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This dish pairs well with Chilean salmon baked in the oven.
I'd love for you to try out this recipe and let me know what you think in the comments.
Cooking asparagus in the oven never got easier! It's simple to make, delicious, and easy to impress your guests! 😉
