Oven Roasted Asparagus is a healthy, crispy, and one sheet pan dish made under 30 minutes. It is prepared with fresh Asparagus, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make an Oven Roasted Asparagus with easy step-by-instructions with video. I have also shared how to Cook Asparagus in 5 different ways for you to try at home. This Roasted Asparagus pairs great with Baked Salmon and it is a perfect Vegan and Vegetarian-friendly side dish to enjoy for lunch and dinner.
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What is Oven Roasted Asparagus?
Oven Roasted Asparagus is a healthy, crispy, and delicious one-pan dish. Usually, the fresh green Asparagus is seasoned with olive oil. garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and salt. Then they are roasted in an oven at a high temperature like 400 degrees Fahrenheit to make a crispy-tender veggie.
Even though the oven-roasted method super simple and easy way to cook Asparagus, I have also shared some of the other ways to cook them below. And all other methods also come quickly under 30 minutes. So take a look, if you are interested.
This Asparagus is not only easy to prepare but also filled with essential fibers, antioxidants, and other major nutrients. So you see a simple dish with a lot of benefits. So without further delay let's jump into the ingredients that we need for making this recipe.
Ingredients
The ingredients that you will require for this Oven- Roasted Asparagus are basic and you could find them in most grocery stores.
- Asparagus - I have used organic one here that is slight purple in color, but you can use green, white varities too
- Olive Oil - It gives a neutral flavor to your dish but you can also use your regular cooking oil which perfectly suits for this recipe
- Garlic Powder or Garlic - Gives a fresh taste and aroma to this dish
- Lemon Juice - Gives a tangy and zesty flavor to the dish
- Pepper Powder and Salt - Delivers a mild spice to your veggie and you can also use chili flakes to increase the heat
How to make Oven Roasted Asparagus?
This Oven Roasted Asparagus is a crispy and delicious side dish made in 15 minutes. Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe, for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Cut and trim the Asparagus - Wash the Asparagus in cold water and dry them with a towel. Trim the woody edges of the spear with knife or just snap with fingers. They are very thick and too fiberous to eat
- Season the Veggie - Now in a plate or bowl, season the veggie with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Mix well until it coat on all sides of the veggie
- Transfer to Baking Sheet - Now place the Asparagus in foil lined or nonstick baking sheet in single layers
- Bake - Now in a preheated oven at 400 degree Farenheit place the baking sheet with Asparagus. And bake it for 12 to 15 minutes or until it turns crisp-tender
- Serve - Now remove the Roasted Asparagus from the oven and serve it with your favorite dishes
How to Cook Asparagus?
Even though I have shared the oven-roasted method of cooking Asparagus in this post and recipe video, I have also shared other ways to cook them easily at home. So just hover down if you are interested in finding five different methods to cook Asparagus.
Steamed Asparagus
This method of cooking helps when you have planned to make many recipes. Steaming Asparagus comes quickly when you are working on other dishes. You could also steam other veggies to make a mixed vegetable side.
- Place the steamer - In a large pot, pour water and bring it boil. Place the steamer inside and place the asparagus in single layer.
- Close and Cook - Close the pot with its lid and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until the veggie becomes tender
- Serve - Remove the veggie from the steamer and season with some pepper and salt before serving
Boiled Asparagus
To make boiled Asparagus, all we need is salt and a large pot of water.
- Boil Water with Salt - In a large pot, pour water, add salt and bring it to rolling boil
- Add in the Asparagus - Add in the veggie and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until it turns tender
- Serve - Remove the Asparagus from the water and serve hot with favorite dishes. You could also soak the cooked veggie in cold water, if you are palnning to consume or serve them immediately. This helps to stop the veggie cooking further
Sauteed Asparagus
This Sauteed Asparagus gives similar crunchy yet soft spears just like the oven-roasted method. And the process is also simple that comes all together in 10 minutes.
- Add oil to Pan - In a pan with medium heat, pour oil or butter and add garlic. Saute the garlic until it turns aromatic
- Stir in the Asparagus - Now add in the asparagus and make sure to cut them into medium pieces. This helps the Asparagus to cook faster. Saute the veggies for about 7 to 10 minutes or until it turns tender and crispy
- Serve - Finally season with some pepper, salt and serve hot
Pan Roasted Asparagus
This method is also one of the easy ways to cook Asparagus. You can use your favorite fat like cooking oil or butter and both work best for this recipe.
- Pour Oil - In a pan with medium heat, pour oil and add Asparagus. Stir the asparagus in oil in such a way the oil coats on all sides of it
- Close and Cook - Close the pan with lid and cook the asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes
- Stir on High Heat - Open the lid and switch the heat to high and stir the asparagus for another 2 to 3 minutes or until it tuns crisp and slightly brown
- Season - Finally season with salt and pepper and remove from heat
- Serve - Now the delicious pan roasted Asparagus is ready to taste and enjoy
Broiled Asparagus
You can also broil the Asparagus in the oven and it delivers nice crispy and smoky veggie. This recipe also comes together in 10 minutes.
- Set the Oven to Broil - Set the oven to broil setting
- Season the Asparagus - Coat the Asparagus with oil, salt, and pepper and place it in a sheet pan
- Broil - Now place the sheet inside the oven and broil for about 10 minutes or until it turns crisp and smoky
- Serve - Remove the Asparagus from the oven and it is now ready to taste and enjoy
Tips
- Seasoning - I have used olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic for seasoning the Asparagus but you can also use parmesan cheese, and chili flakes for more flavor and taste
- Crispiness - Even though I have baked the Asparagus in oven, you could always broil them for last 2 minutes to achieve a crispy and smoky result
- Temperature - I have roasted the Asparagus at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8 to 10 minutes and you can also adjust the setting from 375 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to cook the Asparagus
- Serving - This Roasted Asparagus tastes great with Rice, Baked Salmon, Grilled Salmon, or dishes of your choice
Storage Suggestions
I would recommend consuming this oven-roasted Asparagus as soon as possible to enjoy the fresh taste and flavor of the veggie.
Serving Suggestions
This Roasted Asparagus tastes great with most Rice dishes, Roasted Chicken, Garlic Butter Chicken, Baked Salmon, Grilled Salmon, Air Fryer Salmon or similar other dishes.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar Roasted & Baked Recipes below.
- Roasted Broccoli
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Roasted Green Beans
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Oven Roasted Vegetables
- Oven Roasted Potatoes
- Baked Potato
- Roasted Carrots
- Baked Tofu
- Oven Roasted Moroccan Chicken
- Sauteed Spinach
Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Oven Roasted Asparagus below that I hope will help you to make a perfect crisp-tender veggie easily at home. This recipe is also available in story format.
📖 Recipe
Oven Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- 1 tsp Garlic, minced
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
To Season the Asparagus
- Wash and trim the woody edges of Asparagus and pat towel dry the veggies. Pour oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
- Mix well all the ingredients to coat on all sides
- Now transfer the seasoned Asparagus into oil greased baking sheet
To Oven Roast the Asparagus
- Now place the baking sheet with Asparagus into a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the asparagus to bake for about 12 to 15 minutes. You can also broil the veggies for the last 2 minutes for more crunchy and smoky asparagus
- Now remove the Asparagus from the oven and it is ready to taste and enjoy
To Serve
- Serve this healthy Oven Roasted Asparagus with rice, Baked Salmon, Grilled Salmon, or other similar dishes of your choice
Video
Notes
- Seasoning - I have used olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic for seasoning the Asparagus but you can also use parmesan cheese and chili flakes for more flavor and taste
- Crispiness - Even though I have baked the Asparagus in the oven, you could also broil them for the last 2 minutes to achieve a crispy and smoky result
- Temperature - I have roasted the Asparagus at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8 to 10 minutes and you can also adjust the setting from 375 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to cook the Asparagus
- Serving - This Roasted Asparagus tastes great with Rice, Baked Salmon, Grilled Salmon, or dishes of your choice. It is one of the easy-to-make Vegan and Vegetarian-friendly dishes and it is perfect to serve for lunch or dinner
Nutrition
FAQ
Roasted Asparagus is a crispy, healthy, and easy-to-cook one-pan dish. It is usually roasted in an oven or pan with basic seasoning ingredients. This Roasted Asparagus is usually served for lunch or dinner along with rice, seafood, chicken, or veggie main courses.
Even though Oven roasting or baking is one of the easy ways to cook Asparagus, you could also cook Asparagus by boiling, steaming, pan roasting, or broiling. All the above-mentioned methods will make the asparagus cook in under 15 to 20 minutes.
Yes, it is important to wash the Asparagus before using them to cook. This helps in removing the dirt and debris from the veggie.
Yes, always make sure to trim the woody edges of the spear with a knife or just snap with fingers. They are very thick and too fibrous to eat, so it is better to remove and discard them.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Happy Cooking!
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