Description
This Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus recipe offers a deliciously simple side dish featuring fresh asparagus spears seasoned with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, roasted to tender perfection and topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a flavorful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 lb. asparagus, fresh and trimmed
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 415 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil, dull side facing up to prepare for roasting.
- Prepare Asparagus: Trim the woody ends from the asparagus, rinse them under water, and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season Asparagus: Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to massage the seasonings evenly over all the spears.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the seasoned asparagus on the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer, spacing out the spears to allow even roasting.
- Roast Asparagus: Roast in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until asparagus is crisp-tender and bright green, adjusting cook time slightly for thickness of the spears.
- Add Cheese Topping: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the roasted asparagus.
- Broil Cheese: Switch the oven setting to broil on high and return the asparagus to the oven. Broil carefully for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese has melted and become bubbly and slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately to enjoy the warm, cheesy garlic roasted asparagus at its best.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can roast the asparagus uncovered to allow moisture to evaporate.
- If you prefer a sharper cheese flavor, consider using Parmesan or a blend of mozzarella and cheddar.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to your taste preference for more or less pungency.
- Ensure asparagus spears are fully dried before seasoning to help the oil and spices adhere better.
- Watch carefully during broiling to prevent the cheese from burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
