Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Elevate your meal with Garlic Roasted Asparagus. Tender spears are coated in fragrant herbs and roasted to perfection, delivering a flavorful and nutritious side dish.
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Oil mister optional
Ingredients
- 2 bunches asparagus (about 1 lb)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Oven Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash the asparagus and chop or break off the woody ends.
- Distribute evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and coat evenly in the olive oil and spices. Mix lightly.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until the largest spears are tender.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash the asparagus and chop or break off the woody ends.
- In a separate bowl, toss the asparagus in the olive oil and spices, mix until evenly coated.
- Place the asparagus in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Notes
- Try to choose small to medium-thickness spears for quicker cooking times.
- An easy trick to removing the woody ends of asparagus is to grip the spears by the end and bend until they break. They will naturally snap at the point where the tough, woody end meets the tender spear.
- If you're making this in the air fryer, you'll want to season the spears before placing them in the air fryer basket - I find that the excess oil tends to burn and makes for a difficult clean-up in the air fryer.
- Not Vegan? You can use butter instead of olive oil to coat the spears and get the spices to adhere. Or, top the spears with some freshly grated parmesan or bacon bits before serving.
- Other toppings: Vegan parmesan cheese, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a sprinkle of fresh parsley - the options are endless!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 1.8gSugar: 2g
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