Roasted Asparagus Parmesan Lemon (Printable)

Tender asparagus roasted with Parmesan and fresh lemon creates a bright, savory side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

→ Oils & Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Dairy

05 - 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Citrus

06 - 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Drizzle asparagus with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Roast in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until asparagus is tender and starting to brown at the tips.
05 - Remove from the oven, immediately sprinkle with grated Parmesan and lemon zest.
06 - Drizzle with lemon juice just before serving. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms a humble vegetable into something that feels like a restaurant quality side dish with almost zero effort
  • The combination of salty Parmesan and bright lemon somehow makes everything else on your plate taste better
02 -
  • Crowding the pan is the number one mistake people make, the spears need space to roast instead of steam
  • The cheese melts fast, so add it the moment the asparagus comes out of the oven for that gorgeous melted texture
03 -
  • Room temperature asparagus cooks more evenly, so let it sit on the counter while you preheat the oven
  • Use a microplane for the lemon zest to get only the colorful outer layer and none of the bitter white pith underneath

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