This Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Crust is an easy, delicious and kid-friendly side dish. Asparagus is one of the easiest vegetables to prepare. Although you can buy a fancy asparagus steamer, there’s no need to if you simply roast them. Roasting vegetables is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to enjoy almost any vegetable. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in asparagus and other vegetables.
One of my favorite early Spring vegetables is fresh asparagus, especially when it’s roasted. Of course, almost any vegetables taste good roasted. Usually I just toss asparagus with olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper, but recently, I made a snazzier version by adding a little chopped garlic and sprinkling some Parmesan cheese on top before roasting.
Drizzled with a little balsamic vinegar on top, this easy preparation of Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Crust is going to be making more frequent appearances on our dinner table.
This simple side dish would be delicious served with Slow Roasted Citrus Salmon or Grilled Chicken.
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Crust
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus ~ 1 pound, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt and fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- a few drizzles of balsamic vinegar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss asparagus with garlic and olive oil. Season with a little salt and pepper. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Roast asparagus about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and asparagus is just tender. Drizzle a little balsamic vinegar on top just before serving.
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Roasted veggies taste amazing, and I bet that Parmesan crust adds the perfect crunch to the asparagus!
Roasted veggies taste amazing, and I bet that Parmesan crust adds the perfect crunch to the asparagus!
Thanks Christine – I do love roasted vegetables and who can resist a little Parmesan crust!
This is one great side dish, Jeanette. I love particularly that hard cheese crust.
Thanks Angie – this is super easy and delicious!
Roasted skinny asparagus slices are the best! They get so deliciously crispy. Love this parm crust!
Joanne – yes the skinny stalks crisp up nicely!
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, and roasting them makes them even taste better. Lovely pictures!
Cheri – I love asparagus especially in the Spring!
We just had our first asparagus of the season last Friday, and I can’t wait for more. Perfectly simple and divine way to get it on the table, Jeanette!
Shaina – love the first asparagus of the season – I always look forward to fresh produce when it first starts appearing.
I have always adored asparagus and I can’t wait to get my hands on some. Yay for spring!
I am drooling over this!
This was really delicious! I was a little hesitant about the balsamic glaze but it really helped bring the flavors together. Definitely will make again!
Sabaa – so glad you had a chance to try this and enjoyed it. I agree, the balsamic vinegar definitely adds that something extra special to this easy dish.
Beautiful pictures Jeanette! Love roasted asparagus and yours looks perfect! The parmesan crust sounds like such a nice touch 🙂