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Freshly roasted asparagus spears on a serving dish

4-Star Roasted Asparagus

This simple recipe for roasted asparagus brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetable with minimal effort, resulting in a delicious and healthy side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Arrange the seasoned asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender yet still crisp.

Notes

For extra flavor, squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the roasted asparagus before serving.