Easy Healthy Asparagus Food

OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS

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Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.

Provided by swedishmilk

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 471.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

QUICK AND EASY BAKED ASPARAGUS

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This yummy quick and easy baked asparagus recipe is great to make when you are on a time crunch.

Provided by Case31

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus
⅛ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Spread asparagus out on a baking sheet and coat with olive oil. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven until desired crispness, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

EASY ASPARAGUS

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Asparagus cooked right in the frying pan, drizzled with an onion-wine glaze and parmesan cheese.

Provided by Beckerkorn

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup sliced purple onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
lemon pepper to taste
10 spears fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon crushed whole wheat crackers

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in onion and garlic, and season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper. Cook and stir until tender. Place asparagus in the skillet, and cook 8 minutes, turning occasionally to coat with seasonings. Sprinkle wine into the skillet, and scrape up any browned bits.
Transfer asparagus to a shallow dish. Drizzle with remaining mixture in skillet, and dust evenly with Parmesan cheese and crushed whole wheat crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 177.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g