Oven-roasted green asparagus with a parmesan crust

Oven-roasted green asparagus with a parmesan crust: a quick oven recipe with green asparagus, olive oil, parmesan and lemon juice – simple and aromatic.

At a glance

• Serves 1
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Calories: 280 kcal per serving
• Protein: 14 g
• Fat: 21 g
• Carbs: 7 g

Ingredients

• 300 g green asparagus
• 20 g parmesan
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Method

You’ll need: oven · baking dish · baking tray

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C fan) and snap the woody ends off the green asparagus.
2. Lay the asparagus on a baking tray or in a baking dish. Toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast the asparagus in the oven at 200 °C for 8–10 min until lightly browned and still with a little bite.
4. Scatter over the parmesan and bake at 200 °C for another 3–5 min until it melts and turns lightly golden brown.
5. Take out of the oven and finish straight away with lemon juice.
6. Serve immediately, ideally warm as a side or a light main course.

Good to know

Sometimes it doesn't take much to make veg taste really good. This oven dish is simple, warm and just right for days when things should be easy.

Swaps

Parmesan → pecorino (also provides protein, stronger in flavour). Lemon juice → white balsamic vinegar (mild acidity, a little more aromatic). Olive oil → avocado oil (heat-stable and mild). Green asparagus → Tenderstem broccoli (also provides fibre and vitamin C).

Allergens

Contains milk (parmesan). Usually well suited to children if the asparagus is cooked soft enough. Also fine in pregnancy, as long as the parmesan is made from pasteurised milk or is sufficiently matured.