Baked Asparagus with Garlic and Parsley
A simple and elegant side dish featuring fresh asparagus roasted until tender-crisp. Seasoned with garlic and fresh parsley, this versatile recipe pairs well with a wide variety of main courses.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 87 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 450 gasparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
baking sheet · cutting board · knife · oven · aluminum foil
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the oven is fully preheated before putting the asparagus in for even cooking.
- 2
Wash the asparagus spears and snap or cut off the tough, woody bottom ends.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: You can find the natural breaking point by holding a spear at both ends and gently bending it until it snaps.
- 3
Arrange the trimmed asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A single layer ensures the asparagus roasts rather than steams, leading to a better texture.
- 4
Drizzle the olive oil over the spears, then sprinkle with the minced garlic, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper.
About 2 min
- 5
Toss the asparagus gently with your hands or tongs to coat everything evenly.
About 2 min
- 6
Cover the baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil.
- 7
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Covering the asparagus first steams it slightly, ensuring it becomes tender all the way through.
- 8
Carefully remove the foil and return the baking sheet to the oven.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be cautious of hot steam when removing the foil.
- 9
Bake uncovered for another 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your asparagus spears.
- 10
Serve warm.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 86.7kcal
- Protein
- 2.7g
- Carbs
- 5.4g
- Fat
- 6.9g
- Fibre
- 2.5g
- Sugar
- 2.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat briefly in a hot oven or air fryer for a few minutes to serve warm.
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