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Plate of roasted asparagus garnished with lemon zest on a wooden table in a bright kitchen backdrop.
Alyssa

Roasted Asparagus

This roasted asparagus is a simple, easy, 15-minute vegetable side dish recipe. It's tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and baked until crisp-tender.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 198
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 4 to 5 tbsp olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp melted salted butter (optional)
  • Grated lemon zest (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Wash the asparagus thoroughly, stack a bunch together and lop off the tough/thick bottom an inch or so.
  3. Spread out the asparagus in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Pat them dry to avoid steaming.
  4. Drizzle olive oil all over the asparagus (and melted butter if using), then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Roast the asparagus for about 10 minutes until browned but still crisp-tender. Optionally sprinkle with lemon zest before serving.

Notes

Enjoy this easy and delicious side dish!