Roasted Asparagus
With its tender stalks and crispy tips, Roasted Asparagus is one of the most delectable ways to enjoy this quick-cooking veggie. This is a recipe that’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but fancy enough to serve for a holiday meal!
Asparagus is one of the most versatile vegetables you can cook — you can grill it, toss it in the air fryer, and even cover a bunch in cheesy sauce. But one of the easiest and best ways to enjoy this spring produce is by roasting. When asparagus is roasted, the outside remains slightly crispy while the inside gets really tender.
Roasted asparagus is a fantastic side dish that only takes a few minutes to put together. It’s hands-off and foolproof, and rewards you with crispy-tipped, tender asparagus every single time.
It’s incredibly easy. Roasting is a simple and delicious way to enjoy asparagus, especially when it’s in season.
You only need 3 ingredients. Just asparagus, olive oil, and seasoning. Although optional, finishing it with fresh lemon zest and juice adds a burst of bright flavor.
Asparagus: This green, spring vegetable has a deliciously earthy, slightly nutty flavor.
Olive oil: Fruity olive oil coats the asparagus, helping the pieces get slightly charred and crispy in parts.
Lemon (optional): A squeeze of lemon at the end lightens things up, adding a wonderful zesty flavor to the roasted asparagus.
Trim the asparagus. Carefully bend the end of asparagus, and let the woody ends naturally detach.
Season the asparagus. Coat the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast the asparagus. Roast it at 425°F and preheat oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Finish with fresh lemon juice and zest if you like.
Oil: You can use any type of neutral oil, such as avocado oil and sunflower oil, instead of olive oil.
Seasonings: Toss the asparagus with another seasoning of your choice, such as smoked paprika, za’atar, or garlic powder.
Make ahead: You can make roasted asparagus ahead of time, and reheat them in a 425°F oven for a few minutes. Avoid using a microwave since it will make them soggy.
Storage: You can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.