Roasted-Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe
Course: VegetarianDifficulty: EasyServings
2
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
12
minutesCalories per serving
200
kcalParmesan and asparagus work very well together – add roasted garlic and this almost overshadows the entree!
Side dishes are extremely important when it comes to completing a beautiful, delicious meal. All the tastes and textures of every dish need to compliment each other in order to make a cohesive meal, and a lively vegetable dish is a perfect side.
Roasted-garlic asparagus with Parmesan is a perfect and elegant accompaniment to any meal. It is scrumptious, good for you and extremely easy to prepare. Wonderful for absolutely every holiday meal, friendly get-together or romantic dinner, this simple recipe will make everyone think you’re a genius in the kitchen.
Quite often when you host a group meal, there is someone either with a food allergy or needs a vegetarian/vegan appetizer option. The roasted-garlic asparagus with Parmesan side dish can easily satisfy those who are allergic to gluten and are vegetarian/vegan by simply not adding the Parmesan (Parmesan, even though a cheese, is not even vegetarian because it is made using animal rennet. Parmesan is gluten-free, however).
Asparagus is an ancient food that has been cultivated since 3000 BC. It can be traced as far back to the Egyptians. Typically, young asparagus shoots are eaten because once their buds begin to bloom the shoots may become too hard to digest. Asparagus is extremely low in calories and sodium so it is healthful as well as delicious. Asparagus is an excellent source of zinc, riboflavin, iron, and vitamins B, C, E and K.
This asparagus recipe is the perfect compliment to a large meal because it is simple to prepare, healthy and delicious.
Side dishes are extremely important when it comes to completing a beautiful, delicious meal. All the tastes and textures of every dish need to compliment each other in order to make a cohesive meal, and a lively vegetable dish is a perfect side.
Roasted-garlic asparagus with Parmesan is a perfect and elegant accompaniment to any meal. It is scrumptious, good for you and extremely easy to prepare. Wonderful for absolutely every holiday meal, friendly get-together or romantic dinner, this simple recipe will make everyone think you’re a genius in the kitchen.
Quite often when you host a group meal, there is someone either with a food allergy or needs a vegetarian/vegan appetizer option. The roasted-garlic asparagus with Parmesan side dish can easily satisfy those who are allergic to gluten and are vegetarian/vegan by simply not adding the Parmesan (Parmesan, even though a cheese, is not even vegetarian because it is made using animal rennet. Parmesan is gluten-free, however).
Asparagus is an ancient food that has been cultivated since 3000 BC. It can be traced as far back to the Egyptians. Typically, young asparagus shoots are eaten because once their buds begin to bloom the shoots may become too hard to digest. Asparagus is extremely low in calories and sodium so it is healthful as well as delicious. Asparagus is an excellent source of zinc, riboflavin, iron, and vitamins B, C, E and K.
This asparagus recipe is the perfect compliment to a large meal because it is simple to prepare, healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
8 cloves of minced fresh garlic
900 g (2 pounds) of asparagus with the ends trimmed (there is a natural breaking point towards the end of the asparagus’s shoot. You can simply snap these off)
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
Sea salt
Ground pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 200 C° (400 degrees F). Then, line a large pan with cooking parchment paper, and set it aside for later.
- In a small pot, heat up the oil, garlic and onion powder on a medium-low heat on the stove. Cook until the mixture becomes fragrant, approximately 3 minutes. Do not let the mixture become brown.
- Next, lay the asparagus out on the cooking pan. Lightly sprinkle the sea salt and ground pepper over the asparagus, and then coat with the oil and garlic mixture. Sprinkle the oiled asparagus with Parmesan cheese.
- Finish by roasting the asparagus in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. When the asparagus is done cooking, transfer the asparagus to a plate and serve.
- This roasted-garlic asparagus with Parmesan side dish will make everybody’s taste buds come alive.
