Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Delight

Ingredients

- 1 pound of asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to warm up while you prepare the asparagus.

2. Prep the Asparagus:
- Wash and trim the woody ends of the asparagus. Lay the stalks in a single layer on a large baking sheet.

3. Season the Asparagus:
- Drizzle the asparagus evenly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the asparagus, making sure to coat evenly.

4. Roasting Time:
- Place the baking sheet in the heated oven.
- Roast for PT12M (12 minutes), until the asparagus is tender and slightly golden.

5. Adding Parmesan:
- Once roasted, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese generously over the hot asparagus.

6. Final Touch:
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and turn on the broiler.
- Broil for an additional PT2M (2 minutes) or until the Parmesan is melted and golden brown.

7. Serve and Enjoy:
- Remove from oven, let cool for a minute, and then serve immediately.

Total Time

PT14M
14 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Roasted Asparagus, Parmesan, Easy Lunch Recipe, Quick Lunch, Oven Roasted Vegetables, Vegetable Side Dish, Healthy Lunch, Low Carb Recipe, Vegetarian Dish, Gourmet Asparagus

Recipe Yield

This recipe serves 4 adults.

Calories

Total Calories: 360

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