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baked asparagus on a white plate with a lemon wedge.
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Asparagus in the Oven Recipe

This recipe for baked asparagus in the oven is super quick (just 20 minutes!), easy (just 4 ingredients!), and delicious!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Laurel Perry

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Optional Toppings

  • Lemon wedges for squeezing
  • Lemon zest
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Flaky salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Wash the asparagus and dry really well. Trim off the hard woody ends, and arrange on the sheet pan.
    1 pound asparagus
    trimming the woody ends off of asparagus on a cutting board.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss the asparagus to coat.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    trimmed seasoned asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes. Less time for thin asparagus and more time for thicker asparagus. They are done when the thickest part can be pierced with a fork.
    baked asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Transfer the asparagus to a platter and garnish with lemon wedges, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and an extra pinch of flaky salt.
    Lemon wedges, Lemon zest, Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Flaky salt

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Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Storage: Store oven baked asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25pound | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg