5 Minute Oven Roasted Asparagus
Oven roasted asparagus is such an easy side dish that is healthy, delicious, and fast cooking.
Equipment
- Basting brush
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw asparagus
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the bottom 2 inches off the asparagus spears.
- Lay the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet. Brush the olive oil on the asparagus using the basting brush. Sprinkle garlic powder and salt on top.
- For smaller asparagus spears, roast for 5 minutes. Larger asparagus spears will need 8 minutes to cook. Do not overcook the asparagus as it will get very mushy. Remove from the oven immediately. Serve with your favorite meal. Mangia!
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.