Description
A simple and delicious Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus recipe featuring fresh asparagus tossed in olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, then roasted to crisp-tender perfection and topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 415 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil, placing the dull side of the foil facing up to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Asparagus: Trim the woody ends off the asparagus, rinse them under water, and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season Asparagus: Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus, sprinkle the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper evenly. Use clean hands to massage the seasonings all over the asparagus for full coverage.
- Arrange and Roast: Lay the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving space between each stalk to allow even roasting. Place it in the oven and roast for 15 minutes until the asparagus is crisp-tender and bright green.
- Add Cheese: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the asparagus.
- Broil Cheese: Turn your oven’s broiler to high. Place the baking sheet back in the oven under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly and lightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm and cheesy for the best flavor.
Notes
- For thicker asparagus, increase roasting time slightly to ensure tenderness.
- To make this dish vegan, substitute the mozzarella cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Use fresh garlic rather than pre-minced for a stronger garlic flavor.
- Serve this asparagus as a side dish to grilled meats or pasta for a complete meal.
- If you don’t have a broiler, you can finish the cheese in a hot oven but keep an eye to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
