Lemon Parmesan Asparagus
Lemon-Parmesan Asparagus is the perfect recipe to introduce fresh spring asparagus into your menu. Top fresh asparagus with butter, garlic and parmesan cheese before roasting for a tender and full-flavored vegetable side.
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds asparagus spears, ends trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- juice of 1 small lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F and lightly grease baking pan.
- Place spears in a large bowl and drizzle with melted butter. Toss to coat. Arrange asparagus in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Juice lemon over asparagus, being careful to not let loose seeds fall. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
Flavor tip: finish it off with a drizzle of balsamic glaze!
Nutrition
Calories: 76 kcal, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 7 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg, Sodium: 440 mg, Potassium: 375 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 4 g, Vitamin A: 1370 IU, Vitamin C: 10 mg, Calcium: 153 mg, Iron: 4 mg