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How to Cook Asparagus in the Oven

How to Cook Asparagus in the Oven

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  • Author: Elizabeth Rider
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Roast
  • Cuisine: Vegetable
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Get all my best tips on how to cook asparagus in the oven! Plus, my go-to seasoning and serving ideas.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds of asparagus
  • 12 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: fresh lemon juice or zest, finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or chopped toasted nuts, like almonds or walnuts.

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Trim the asparagus by snapping or cutting off the dry, woody ends of the asparagus spears. If you’re using large asparagus spears, you may also peel off the tough skin on the lower portion of the stalks with a vegetable peeler (optional).
  3. Toss the asparagus in olive oil, salt, and pepper (and finely chopped garlic if using) and spread onto your prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Roast until the spears are just starting to brown and are easily pierced by a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness. Mine cooked in 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving platter and add additional seasonings, if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Keep your raw asparagus perky and fresh by storing it end-side down in a vase or drinking glass filled with a few inches of water (like you would fresh flowers). Cover with a plastic bag and then refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Roasted asparagus tastes best when eaten shortly after cooking — it can get soggy quickly. You can store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for a day or two and then reheat before serving.