Roasted Asparagus

Gluten Free
Health score
46%
Roasted Asparagus
45 min.
4
301kcal

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Are you looking for a versatile and delicious side dish that will elevate any meal? Look no further! Our Roasted Asparagus recipe is the perfect addition to your dinner table. Not only is it gluten-free, but it also boasts a wonderful balance of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends.

Picture this: fresh, vibrant asparagus spears roasted to perfection, their natural sweetness enhanced by a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of coarse sea salt, and a dash of freshly ground black pepper. As they roast in the oven, they develop a delightful golden-brown hue while maintaining a tender crunch. Just when you think it can't get any better, we finish it off with a decadent drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar and delicate shavings of Parmesan cheese, adding a savory umami kick that takes it over the top.

This dish not only brings color and elegance to your plate but also offers a healthy option that is satisfying and low in calories—just 301 kcal per serving! Whether you're hosting a dinner party, preparing a holiday feast, or simply enjoying a weeknight meal at home, this roasted asparagus recipe is sure to impress. Get ready to discover a newfound appreciation for this simple yet sophisticated vegetable!

Ingredients

  • servings aged balsamic vinegar 
  • pounds asparagus spears trimmed peeled
  • servings coarse sea salt and pepper black freshly ground
  • servings olive oil extra-virgin
  • servings parmesan for shaving

Equipment

  • oven
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange asparagusspears in a single layer on a large rimmedbaking sheet.
  2. Drizzle oil over asparagus andturn to coat. Season with salt and pepper.Roast, turning occasionally, until lightlybrowned and just tender, 18-20 minutes.
  3. Transfer asparagus to a platter. To serve,drizzle vinegar over hot asparagus and usea vegetable peeler to shave Parmesan overthe spears.

Nutrition Facts

Calories301kcal
Protein20.28%
Fat63.6%
Carbs16.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.25
Glycemic Load
2.93
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.647391277811%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
12.93mg
Kaempferol
3.15mg
Quercetin
31.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:301.05kcal
15.05%
Fat:22.02g
33.88%
Saturated Fat:6.95g
43.42%
Carbohydrates:12.55g
4.18%
Net Carbohydrates:7.77g
2.82%
Sugar:6.9g
7.66%
Cholesterol:20.4mg
6.8%
Sodium:489.12mg
21.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.8g
31.61%
Vitamin K:103.45µg
98.52%
Calcium:414.53mg
41.45%
Vitamin A:1949.43IU
38.99%
Phosphorus:329.33mg
32.93%
Vitamin E:4.65mg
30.97%
Folate:120.05µg
30.01%
Iron:5.3mg
29.46%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.68%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.41%
Copper:0.44mg
22.19%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.9%
Fiber:4.79g
19.15%
Selenium:11.97µg
17.1%
Vitamin C:12.7mg
15.39%
Potassium:505.12mg
14.43%
Zinc:2.06mg
13.76%
Magnesium:47.04mg
11.76%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.7%
Vitamin B3:2.3mg
11.5%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.59%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6%
Source:Epicurious