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February 24, 2019 By Sara 28 Comments

Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Herbs

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This roasted asparagus is tender stalks of asparagus coated in olive oil, garlic, herbs and seasonings, then roasted to tender and browned perfection. A 15 minute side dish that’s the perfect accompaniment to almost any meal.

Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, it’s great grilled, in stir fries, or oven roasted with plenty of garlic and spices. I make roasted asparagus almost every week, and even my kids will happily eat it!

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Roasted asparagus on a sheet pan, topped with chopped parsley and garnished with lemon wedges.

I try to eat green veggies at least once a day, and asparagus is one of my family’s go-to favorites. It’s readily available, takes just minutes to cook, and is totally delicious. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve made this roasted asparagus recipe – maybe a hundred times or more! It’s on our constant dinner time rotation.

How do you trim asparagus?

The bottom of asparagus stalks tends to be tough and woody, and isn’t that pleasant to eat. The best way to figure out where to trim your asparagus is to take a stalk and bend it. Wherever the stalk snaps is where the tender part starts and the tough part ends. From there, you can line up all your asparagus stalks and trim the bottom off in the same spot as where your original piece of asparagus snapped in half.

Raw asparagus stalks on a sheet pan.

How do you make roasted asparagus?

For this recipe, asparagus stalks get laid out in a single layer on a sheet pan, and then are coated in a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, herbs and seasonings. The asparagus roasts in the oven at a high temperature for about 10-15 minutes. Add a sprinkling of parsley and you’ll be ready to eat!

Raw asparagus stalks drizzled with olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper.

Roasted Asparagus Tips and Tricks

  • I prefer to use thick asparagus stalks for this recipe – the really thin ones will turn to mush in the oven.
  • Line your sheet pan with a piece of foil coated in cooking spray to keep clean up to a minimum.
  • Roasted asparagus is great as-is, but also makes a perfect addition to pasta, pizza, salads or sandwiches.
  • Roasted asparagus can be made in advance and reheated, but I prefer to serve it fresh from the oven.
  • This recipe calls for dried Italian seasoning which is available at most grocery stores and typically contains a mixture of dried herbs such as basil, oregano, rosemary and parsley. If you don’t have Italian seasoning, you can substitute your favorite dried herb.

Roasted asparagus with garlic and olive oil on a baking sheet.

Is asparagus healthy?

Asparagus is full of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, C and K. It also contains folate, iron, copper and calcium. Asparagus is high fiber and low calorie and is also low in carbohydrates.

Roasted asparagus variations

There are so many different ways to flavor your roasted asparagus! Sometimes I make this garlic and herb version, and other days I add other ingredients to mix things up a bit.

  • Bacon: Stir in 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon right before serving.
  • Cheese: Sprinkle with parmesan or feta cheese right before serving.
  • Mushrooms: Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the sheet pan along with the raw asparagus.
  • Pine Nuts: Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts over the asparagus prior to serving.

A serving plate of roasted asparagus topped with chopped parsley.

I hope your family enjoys this roasted asparagus as much as my family does!

More great ways to enjoy asparagus

  • Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
  • Lemon Asparagus Pasta
  • Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packets
  • Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
  • Teriyaki Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
Roasted asparagus on a sheet pan, topped with chopped parsley and garnished with lemon wedges.
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Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Herbs

This roasted asparagus is tender stalks of asparagus coated in olive oil, garlic, herbs and seasonings, then roasted to tender and browned perfection. A 15 minute side dish that's the perfect accompaniment to almost any meal.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword baked asparagus, roasted asparagus
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 87kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus stalks trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon wedges for serving optional
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the asparagus stalks in a single layer on the pan. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to coat.
  • Roast for 10-15 minutes, until asparagus is tender and tips are lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve, with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2.7mg

Filed Under: Side Dishes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: Asparagus, Garlic, Low Carb

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Comments

  1. Tina says

    July 7, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    Great simple recipe that we really enjoyed!

    Reply
  2. Flo says

    March 14, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    Simple but delicious and really brings out the flavor of the asparagus!

    Reply
  3. Bea says

    March 23, 2019 at 9:13 am

    5 stars
    Yummy is all I can say! I did top them with grated parmesan and we loved them! I put them on foil for easy clean up.

    Reply
  4. Suzanne says

    March 1, 2019 at 10:53 am

    This sounds so incredibly delicious! I need to make this tonight, I love asparagus! ‘Tis the season soon 🙂 xo, Suzanne

    Reply
  5. natalie says

    February 28, 2019 at 11:43 am

    Love love love asparagus, it is one of the few vegetables that the whole family will eat!! I am going to try the garlic and herbs recipe.

    Reply
  6. Khushboo Motihar says

    February 28, 2019 at 8:12 am

    I love asparagus and this recipe is simple yet hearty. It would make a wonderful side dish for lunch 🙂

    Reply
  7. My Family Travel Zone says

    February 28, 2019 at 3:04 am

    5 stars
    Simply delicious! Don’t be afraid of the amount of garlic:)

    Reply
  8. Becca Talbot says

    February 28, 2019 at 12:17 am

    OMGeeeee! This recipe sounds delicious! I’d love to give it a whirl sometime, and it seems pretty simple to follow (so even a crap cook like me wouldn’t balls it up LOL) x

    Reply
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