Baked Asparagus with Parmesan Recipe

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Yield: Serves 2 to 4 as a side dish.

Ingredients 1 pound asparagus 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper to taste 1/2 cup loosely packed (about 1.5 ounces or 40g) grated parmesan cheese,  or to taste

Method

1 Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Break or cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. For an added touch, if you want you can use a vegetable peeler to peel the skins off the base of the asparagus spears.

2 Arrange the asparagus spears on a foil-lined baking sheet and coat with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the parmesan.  Bake until the cheese begins to brown, about 8-10 minutes.

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Links:

Baked Halibut with Asparagus, Leeks and Dill,from Gluten Free Girl

Miso Ginger Baked Asparagus, from Steamy Kitchen

Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar,from Two Peas and their Pod