Baked Asparagus
Make baked asparagus with simple ingredients, clear steps, and helpful tips. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or easy weeknight meals.
Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
49.2
Category
Sides
Discover the perfect quick and healthy side dish with this baked asparagus recipe. Ready in under 15 minutes, it's low in protein and cholesterol, making it ideal for light meals or special diets. The combination of olive oil, fresh lemon, and toasted sesame seeds elevates simple asparagus into a flavorful, oven-baked delight.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 1 asparagus
- 1 olive oil
- 1 toasted sesame seeds
- lemon
Method
Break off ends of asparagus stalks.
Put in baking pan or dish.
Drizzle olive oil over asparagus (amount to liking).
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Spritz it with fresh lemon juice.
Finally, sprinkle sesame seeds on top of asparagus.
Bake at 375 degrees for (about 12 minutes-depending on thickness of stalk) or until fork tender.
Serve with lemon wedges.
Easy swaps
- Instead of olive oil, use avocado oil or grapeseed oil
- Instead of toasted sesame seeds, use sesame seeds, pine nuts, or slivered almonds
- Instead of lemon, use lime or orange zest for a different citrus note
Frequently asked
Do I need to peel the asparagus before baking?
No, peeling is not necessary. Just snap off the woody ends and rinse the stalks.
Can I use frozen asparagus?
Fresh is best for this recipe. Frozen asparagus will release excess water and may become soggy.
How do I know when the asparagus is done?
It should be fork-tender but still bright green. Thicker stalks may need a few extra minutes.
Can I add other seasonings?
Absolutely. Garlic powder, red pepper flakes, or Parmesan cheese are great additions.
