Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus for Two

A quick and healthy veggie side that’s tender, flavorful, and ready in minutes — perfect with almost any dinner for two.

5 minute prep time

12 minute cooking time

18 minutes total time

Ingredients

• ½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small garlic clove, minced (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• Optional: squeeze of lemon juice after roasting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Lay asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
4. Roast for 10–12 minutes, until tender but still slightly crisp.
5. Sprinkle with Parmesan and roast 1–2 minutes more.
6. Optional: add a light squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.

Tips

• If your asparagus spears are very thick, roast them 2–3 minutes longer.
• For extra browning, turn on the broiler for the last 1 minute.
• Can swap Parmesan for a dairy-free cheese sprinkle if desired.

Serving Suggestions

Pairs perfectly with Lemon Garlic Tilapia, Honey Garlic Pork Chops, Chicken Breast, Steak Bites, and any casserole in my website.

Equipment:

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