Roasted Asparagus

Name: Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus (1 bunch); 2 Tbsp olive oil; Pinch of salt and pepper; Optional add-ons: lemon zest, garlic, parmesan, balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 roasted red bell pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons almond butter; 1 clove garlic; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup chopped almonds

Author by Sarah Bond on February 18, 2019 Updated on April 9, 2022

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Today I’m walking you through the best way to make roasted asparagus so it’s perfect every time! You just need asparagus, oil, and seasonings.

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

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Today I’m walking you through the best way to make roasted asparagus so it’s perfect every time! You just need asparagus, oil, and seasonings.

While I love to make grilled asparagus in the summer, roasting it in the fall and colder months is the way to go!

How to make Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus are great because they’re friends with everyone on the dinner table. They go great with romesco sauce but also with sushi bowls.

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But sometimes you just want plain and simple, down to Earth asparagus, which is why today I’m showing you how to make roasted asparagus with just a few simple ingredients! It makes such a delicious and easy side dish for those busy weeknights when you need to get a vegetable on the table.

To make roasted asparagus you will need:

1 bunch of asparagus
2 Tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt and pepper

Helpful tools for roasting asparagus:

You’ll start by rinsing off your asparagus to remove dirt and grit. Snap off the bottom 1 inch or so; this party can be tough and woody. Use a vegetable peeler to remove any tough skin if you notice the bottom part still seems tough. Pat dry and spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Now, this is where the fun begins. You can roast asparagus really simple with just olive oil, salt, and pepper. But you can also add in some fun variations. Here are a few of my favorite flavors to add to asparagus:

Lemon zest – sprinkle on before roasting
Whole cloves of garlic – toss in the pan before roasting
Parmesan cheese – sprinkle on before roasting
Balsamic vinegar – drizzle on just before serving

Asparagus cooks relatively quickly. Turn the oven up hot, about 425 degrees F. They’ll roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until stalks are tender and tips have just begun to brown. And there you have it, the perfect roasted asparagus recipe for busy weeknight dinners!

Serve it with Smoky Romesco Sauce

Serving roasted Asparagus with Smoky Romesco Sauce is so colorful and flavorful and seriously packed with nutrition. This delicious side dish is covered in delicious and healthy Smoky Romesco Sauce, cherry tomatoes, and crunchy chopped almonds. You can get the romesco sauce recipe (optional of course) in the recipe card below.

This Roasted Asparagus side dish is covered in delicious and healthy Smoky Romesco Sauce, cherry tomatoes, and crunchy chopped almonds. So good!

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Sarah Bond

Publisher at Live Eat Learn

Sarah is the publisher behind the vegetarian health food blog, Live Eat Learn. An Alaskan self-taught cook and nutritionist by trade, she loves all things food and health. When she's not exploring new ways to cook up healthy ingredients, she's romping around the Netherlands, her new stomping grounds!