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baked asparagus with parmesan cheese

A simple and delicious side dish featuring tender asparagus spears baked to perfection and topped with savory parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Asparagus
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed
Cheese and Seasoning
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Baking
  1. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese evenly over the asparagus.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is golden brown.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can squeeze some lemon juice over the asparagus before serving.

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