Our entire marriage, my hubby always said “I don’t like asparagus”. I never made it with any of our meals because of that. A few weeks ago however, our local produce stand opened up and we of course, had to go get stocked up. *If you have a local produce stand, be sure to shop there for local, fresh produce, I love the selection of ours and how fresh everything is.
While we were there, they had asparagus. Ooooooo it looked WAY too yummy to pass up, so I added it to the basket and said “sorry honey, you’ll have to learn to love it, hehe”. I decided to add some flavor to it, since my hubby and I love garlic and Parmesan. When I made this, I paired it with some grilled salmon for dinner. Lets just say, my hubby now retracts his “I don’t like asparagus” statement and is looking forward to the next time I make some. YEA!!!

This flavorful side dish is a great way to get your veggies in! Easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and a family favorite....you won't skip veggies after trying these out!
- 1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (I prefer grated, but shredded works too)
- salt/pepper to taste
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Line asparagus on bottom of baking pan.
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Pour olive oil evenly on top and toss to coat thoroughly.
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Sprinkle garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper evenly on top of coated asparagus.
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Place pan in preheated oven, 425 degrees, and bake for about 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
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Remove from oven and serve! Enjoy!
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We love our asparagus cooked like this. We also have this powder called true lemon which I sprinkle on to add a little zing! Most times I end up getting them super crispy and they are almost like fries 🙂
I have made it this way for a few years now.. My family loves it.
I make this but longrr until its crunchy
Thsnk you for the tips. I have only had aspargus once. Now thanks to the tip I will be having it mire often. I love baked dishes more.
i make this any time i can afford asparagus
Its quite yummy!!
Can’t wait to try this asparagus recipe!
Let me know what you think of it. I have a new asparagus recipe coming to the blog next week that should be just as yummy, so stay tuned!!
Make asparagus like this, but put it on the BBQ to grill! yummy!
Oh yum!!! I’ll have to try that!
I also bake it a Lil bit longer for the crunch. My kids love it this way 🙂
I love Cooking Chicken recipes!!!
Great idea! My kids love this too!!
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What is Parmesan cheese? I have never used it..
It is a type of cheese, you can get the shredded bag, bar of cheese to grate at home, or the green can of already grated cheese.
Thanks Kristin
which is the best to you on the Asparagus?
No problem!! Let me know how it turns out if you try it!! 🙂
I prefer the grated Parmesan because it is easier to use, but any kind works!!
This looks great. I’m gonna have it on Easter
Oh perfect!! Let me know how it turns out and Happy Easter!!
Sounds great
It definitely is!!!
I serve this often, but without the garlic. A favorite at our house.
Oh yum!! Its a favorite in my house too!! Have a wonderful Easter 🙂
Just seen this Asparagus recipe – looks yummy!! Going to add this to my Easter dinner. Happy Easter!!!!
Oh perfect!! Let me know how it turns out! Happy Easter to you as well!!
This recipe couldnt have been posted on my fb page at a better time. I bought asparagus to grill on Easter but was foing to drizzle with oil , salt n pepper. I am definitely going to make this instead! Thank you So much!
Awww perfect!!! You will LOVE this!!! Hope you have a wonderful Easter! Let me know how it turns out!!
Noooo! Not the green can!!
Haha, you can use fresh Parmesan. I have done it both ways and it is yummy 🙂
Try it with crumbled bacon sometime too. Super yummy. Or you can use different chillis and peppers with this recipe to give it a spicy flare!
Great idea! I will definitely try that the next time I make this! Thanks!
Delicious
Definitely!!!
Can’t wait to try this.
Let me know how it turns out!! Enjoy!! 🙂
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Enjoy!!!
will it come out soggy or limp coking it this way?
Nope, the asparagus is perfectly tender!
This is good and easy
So glad you enjoyed it!!