Parmesan Baked Asparagus Recipe Is Spring On a Plate (5 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) Vegetables Side Dishes Low Sugar Recipes Gluten-free Vegetarian

Asparagus is such a versatile vegetable! The healthy spring vegetable can be cooked so many ways. We love cheesy garlic roasted asparagus, bacon-wrapped asparagus, baked eggs with asparagus and asparagus risotto, to name just a few of our many asparagus recipes. This easy baked Parmesan asparagus recipe is ready in 15 minutes. The cheesy baked asparagus is a great side dish recipe that's on the table fast.

Here is your shopping list for this healthy asparagus side dish recipe: fresh asparagus, olive oil, lemons for juicing, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese.

The olive oil, fresh lemon juice and garlic powder is combined, then drizzled over fresh asparagus spears. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and bake in the oven until asparagus is crisp-tender and cheese is melty and browned. Delicious! Plus you get the health benefits of asparagus.

This baked asparagus recipe would be the perfect Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter side dish with baked ham, turkey or prime rib. Or just serve it on a Monday as a side dish with dinner.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed (about 14 to 18 spears)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice and garlic powder.
2. Put the asparagus on a baking sheet that's been oiled with olive oil or covered with parchment paper. Lay the asparagus in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. If you don't have parchment paper to line the baking sheet, use aluminum foil.
3. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the asparagus. Top with the grated cheese. You could use mozzarella, gruyere or another melting cheese instead of Parmesan.
4. Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes. Try this recipe with fresh green beans. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. 

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