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Garlic Roasted Asparagus

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So simple and flavorful, this easy recipe for Garlic Roasted Asparagus is one of my favorite side dishes.

Baked asparagus with garlic on an oval white plate

This is one of the easiest ways to prepare asparagus with just a few simple ingredients.  All you’re going to need to flavor the asparagus is olive oil, minced fresh garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice.  How easy is that?

Roasted asparagus with garlic on a baking sheet

Main Course Ideas to Serve with Roasted Asparagus

This is a perfect side dish for just about any main course.  I love this asparagus with:

Garlic roasted asparagus on a white plate with a lemon wedge and set of tongs

Enjoy!

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Baked asparagus with garlic on an oval white plate

Garlic Roasted Asparagus

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Description

An easy and flavorful side dish prepared with simple ingredients.  A perfect side dish for almost any meal!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 bunch of asparagus spears (approximately 1 pound)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less, to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less, to taste)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.  Rinse asparagus with water and pat dry.  Snap or slice off tough ends (about 1 inch).
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil and minced garlic.  Place asparagus in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil and garlic mixture over asparagus. Toss until coated as evenly as possible.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake for 13-16 minutes, turning after about 7-8 minutes.  Roast until asparagus are tender-crisp.*
  4. Drizzle with lemon juice, if desired.

Notes

*Roasting time will vary and depends upon the thickness of your asparagus spears.

  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roast
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: roasted asparagus, baked asparagus

Originally published on May 16, 2016.  Updated with new photographs, recipe slightly revised and republished on October 14, 2019.

A closeup of roasted asparagus on a baking sheet.

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  1. Naomi Rothpearl says

    I made your garlic roasted asparagus. Delicious,
    Can’t wait to make it again!!

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