Description
This simple lemon garlic oven roasted asparagus is an incredibly easy side dish that is SO delicious! The best asparagus recipe that’s great on its own or added to other dishes. Perfectly seasoned, ready in 20 minutes, dairy free, and super flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus, washed and tough ends trimmed away
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped or grated with a microplane
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- Squeeze of fresh lemon, just before serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Wash, dry, and trim the woody ends away from the bottom of each asparagus spear.
- Place trimmed asparagus on a large baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, chopped or grated garlic, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour olive oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to coat. Spread out again so the asparagus is in a single layer (no overlapping spears!). This helps the asparagus roast and caramelize instead of steaming.
- Roast for 10–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears, until tender and lightly caramelized at the tips. How long it takes to bake the asparagus depends on the size of the spears. The skinnier they are the faster they will cook. You can tell that your asparagus is done when it is tender and slightly caramelized on the tips, but still bright green. You can test it by piercing the thick part of the stalk with the point of a paring knife. If the knife can pierce the asparagus without much resistance, then it’s done!
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and more salt to taste if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers of this asparagus are best if eaten within 1-2 days.
To reheat, warm in the microwave for 30 seconds or in the oven at 325 for 6-8 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
