Elevate your side dish game with Roasted Asparagus with Lemon—a simple yet sensational accompaniment that adds a burst of freshness and color to any meal. Paired here with Balsamic Cranberry Chicken, this asparagus creation is a must-have for your culinary repertoire.
How to Make Roasted Asparagus With Lemon
Take your asparagus to new heights by chopping off the ends and drizzling them with olive oil. Sprinkle with diamond crystal kosher salt, a dash of pepper, and a touch of garlic powder for that perfect flavor balance. Finish it off with a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, elevating the asparagus to a level of culinary sophistication.
Enhance the dish with a burst of citrusy goodness by squeezing half a lemon onto the asparagus. The lemon not only adds a zesty note but also complements the savory and nutty flavors of the Parmesan, creating a symphony of tastes that will leave your taste buds singing.
Bake the asparagus at 425°F for 10 minutes, ensuring that it roasts to perfection. The result? A side dish that’s not only visually stunning but also a delightful accompaniment to any main course.
What I love About This Recipe
I despise overcooked or soggy asparagus. This recipe cooks the asparagus to bright green perfection! Lemon, garlic, and parmesan meld together to highlight the delicious brightness that asparagus can bring to a plate, if cooked correctly.
What To Serve With This Roasted Asparagus with Lemon
You have many options when it comes to serving this dish. Any main dish would be lucky to be served next to this asparagus but here are 3 dishes I recommend:
Make it Kid Friendly:
Vegetables can be tricky here are some ways I recommend getting your kids into them:
- I always require a “no thank you bite” this means they need to try one bite even if they don’t like the item. This takes the pressure off of eating the entire thing.
- Make up a story about it, broccoli are trees, asparagus are tall grass, carrots are what bunnies eat. I got my kids to eat steak by telling them it’s what dinosaurs eat and they are steak lovers to this day. Sometimes, a creative story can go a long way.
- Sauce is your friend. I’ve seen kids put ketchup on some weird things and that’s ok. When I was a kid I loved cooked broccoli and French dressing. Strange, but I really enjoyed broccoli, as long as I had my dressing on it. I’m not afraid to put out parmesan cheese, Ranch dressing, ketchup, or even peanut butter, if it means my kids are interested in a vegetable.
Swap Ideas:
- This recipe calls for olive oil but you can always swap this out for whatever oil you prefer or whatever you have on hand.
- If you don’t have or don’t like parmesan, nutritional yeast is a good option here. And if parm is just a no-go, the asparagus will still cook well and taste great without it.
- While this recipe calls for garlic powder, you can always opt for fresh!
- If frozen asparagus is all you can get your hands on, you can still season it the same way and follow roasting instructions on the back of the package.
- And if asparagus just isn’t your thint, this recipe also works well with fresh green beans!
Shopping Tips:
- Try your best to purchase vegetables when they are in season. Asparagus’s peak season is April-May, in North America, so it’s not a bad idea to put this on the menu then.
- You can easily freeze asparagus when you buy it on sale and eat it later. To do this follow these instructions.
As always, please share your own recommendations on how to make this dish healthier, more kid friendly, swap ideas, and budget shopping tips in the comments!
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Roasted Asparagus With Lemon
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
Description
Experience culinary perfection with Roasted Asparagus with Lemon—crispy, seasoned to perfection, and effortlessly elevating any meal with its burst of freshness and savory Parmesan essence. This versatile side dish adds sophistication to your table, making it a delightful accompaniment to various main courses.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound fresh asparagus
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon Diamond crystal kosher salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic powder
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Trim asparagus ends and place on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes until crisp and tender.
- Serve as a versatile and elegant side dish.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
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