Side Dish

Baked Asparagus with Garlic and Parsley

Name: Baked Asparagus with Garlic and Parsley
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: european, american
Ingredients: 450 g asparagus tough ends trimmed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 clove garlic minced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

A simple and elegant side dish featuring fresh asparagus roasted until tender-crisp. Seasoned with garlic and fresh parsley, this versatile recipe pairs well with a wide variety of main courses.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 87 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

450 gasparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 tbspolive oil
2 clovegarlic, minced
2 tbspfresh parsley, finely chopped
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

baking sheet · cutting board · knife · oven · aluminum foil

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the oven is fully preheated before putting the asparagus in for even cooking.
2
Wash the asparagus spears and snap or cut off the tough, woody bottom ends.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: You can find the natural breaking point by holding a spear at both ends and gently bending it until it snaps.
3
Arrange the trimmed asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A single layer ensures the asparagus roasts rather than steams, leading to a better texture.
4
Drizzle the olive oil over the spears, then sprinkle with the minced garlic, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper.
About 2 min
5
Toss the asparagus gently with your hands or tongs to coat everything evenly.
About 2 min
6
Cover the baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil.
7
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Covering the asparagus first steams it slightly, ensuring it becomes tender all the way through.
8
Carefully remove the foil and return the baking sheet to the oven.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be cautious of hot steam when removing the foil.
9
Bake uncovered for another 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your asparagus spears.
10
Serve warm.

Per serving

Nutrition

74%Score

Calories: 86.7kcal
Protein: 2.7g
Carbs: 5.4g
Fat: 6.9g
Fibre: 2.5g
Sugar: 2.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat briefly in a hot oven or air fryer for a few minutes to serve warm.