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Lemon Parmesan Baked Asparagus

A simple yet impressive side dish made with fresh asparagus, zesty lemon juice, and crispy Parmesan cheese, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Asparagus
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Look for firm and bright green spears.
Seasoning and Enhancement
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Drizzle generously over asparagus.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated fresh Parmesan for a crispy top.
  • to taste Salt For seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground for best aroma.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Trim the tough ends of the asparagus and arrange the spears in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss the asparagus to ensure even coating.
  5. Grate Parmesan cheese over the asparagus.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until tender and cheese is golden brown.
Serving
  1. Remove from oven and serve warm, optionally drizzling with more lemon juice or garnishing with parsley.

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days, or freeze for up to two months. To reheat, warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C).