How to Roast Asparagus

This roasted asparagus is so delicious and crispy – it makes for the most perfect green veggie side!

Roasting asparagus that’s been coated in olive oil and liberally sprinkled with sea salt transforms the otherwise boring veggie into something really special. If you follow this recipe, you’ll end up with perfectly crispy-on-the-outside and soft-on-the-inside asparagus that’ll have you rethinking ever doubting the little green guy’s potential!

Looking for more simple roasted veggies? Try this roasted green been recipe, this crispy roasted broccoli recipe, and this whole roasted brussels sprouts recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s simple – the simplicity of this recipe is what makes it magical! It’s amazing how you can truly transform a veggie with a little olive oil, salt, and heat.
• It’s healthy – there’s no denying that asparagus is a healthy choice! It’s loaded with vitamins A, E, C, and K, is an excellent source of folate, and is full of antioxidants, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.

Oven Roasted Asparagus Ingredients

You’ll need 3 ingredients total for this recipe, and I’d be willing to bet that you have 2 of them (salt and olive oil) on hand already. Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and swaps) below.

Three super simple ingredients are all you need for this yummy roasted veggie recipe! 

• Asparagus – to start, you’ll need 2 bunches of asparagus.
• Extra-virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons of EVOO coats the asparagus to help it crisp up nicely.
• Sea salt – a ½ teaspoon of sea salt gets sprinkled onto the asparagus just before it heads into the oven!

Ingredient Modifications

Though this recipe includes just three really simple ingredients, there are definitely ways to modify it if you’d like:

• Change the seasoning: if you want to add some more flavor to the asparagus, feel free to use more than just salt! Ground pepper (or any seasoning blend you love) would work great here. Lemon pepper seasoning would be delicious!
• Drizzle with a sauce: to really jazz your asparagus up, drizzle lemon cardamom sauce, ranch, jalapeno ranch, or even a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the finished product.

How to Roast Asparagus in the Oven

As with most roasted veggies, the process could not be simpler! Here’s what you’ll need to do:

How to Serve

Roasted asparagus can go with SO MUCH! Have it alongside a simple protein (think: lemon pepper grilled chicken, seared ahi tuna steak, or filet mignon with herb butter) and a starchy side (simply cooked rice, quinoa, or creamy mashed potatoes!).

How to Store and Reheat

Store any leftover asparagus you have in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat either in the microwave, in a skillet on the stovetop, or on a sheet pan in the oven!

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