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The Best Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

This garlic Parmesan asparagus makes a great appetizer or side dish. Brushed with olive oil and garlic then sprinkled with just the right amount of cheese to keep it luxurious yet healthy. A simple, easy and effortless recipe that gets done in less than 20 minutes.

These garlic Parmesan asparagus makes a great appetizer or side dish. Brushed with olive oil and garlic then sprinkled with just the right amount of cheese to keep it luxurious yet healthy. A simple, easy and effortless recipe that gets done in less than 20 minutes. 

The BEST Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe

Nothing beats a good appetizer or side dish. In our home salads, sides and appetizers are more popular than any main course. The kids love eating these veggies with just a smear of cheese and baked until tender. Though the cheese is not much the flavor it adds to the dish is huge. Parmesan in particular really pairs well with asparagus. Not to mention baking does well to veggies in general.

This is really a no fuss recipe and made often in our home because it’s much healthier. My kids aren’t really open to eating asparagus on their own. They do enjoy beans and broccoli without any cheese but somehow we need help with asparagus. In this case, the cheese does the trick and sometimes just a sprinkle of sesame does wonderfully like my Sesame Asparagus.

The Cheese in this recipe is not a whole lot. You don’t need a ton of cheese on veggies! But the three tables adds so much of flavor and takes a simple vegetable dish to comfort food height. The asparagus is cooked until tender so a mouthful just melts in your mouth.

These garlic Parmesan asparagus makes a great appetizer or side dish. Brushed with olive oil and garlic then sprinkled with just the right amount of cheese to keep it luxurious yet healthy. A simple, easy and effortless recipe that gets done in less than 20 minutes. 

The BEST Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe

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  • Asparagus – Always look for fresh asparagus with bright green color. The stalk needs to be tender not too woody. The bottom woody part that needs to be trimmed should usually be not more than 3 inches. That way you get a good long tender stem.
  • Garlic – Here I have used fresh garlic but often I use roasted garlic which really adds a ton of flavor.
  • Lemon juice – A little goes a long way but really helps bring out the flavor.
  • Cheese – Just a tbsp of Parmesan can add a nice nutty and salty flavor. The cheddar just adds that little-melted cheese on top that makes this asparagus more inviting. Notice that the cheese is not much and yet it looks like a lot because it’s grated fresh over the asparagus.
These garlic Parmesan asparagus makes a great appetizer or side dish. Brushed with olive oil and garlic then sprinkled with just the right amount of cheese to keep it luxurious yet healthy. A simple, easy and effortless recipe that gets done in less than 20 minutes. 

The BEST Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe

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These garlic Parmesan asparagus makes a great appetizer or side dish. Brushed with olive oil and garlic then sprinkled with just the right amount of cheese to keep it luxurious yet healthy. A simple, easy and effortless recipe that gets done in less than 20 minutes. 

The BEST Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

  • Asparagus – 400 grams 1 bunch (12 to 14)
  • Parmesan – 2 tbsp
  • Cheddar – 2 tbsp
  • Garlic  – 1 tsp minced
  • Olive oil  – 1 tbsp
  • Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
  • Salt – 1 tsp
  • Pepper – 1 tsp

Method

Prepare

  • Preheat the oven at 180 C / 380 F
  • In a small bowl mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Rinse and Trim the woody parts on the asparagus
  • Place asparagus in a baking tray (or sheet pan)
  • Brush each asparagus with the olive oil mixture.
  • Pour any remaining over the asparagus
These garlic Parmesan asparagus makes a great appetizer or side dish. Brushed with olive oil and garlic then sprinkled with just the right amount of cheese to keep it luxurious yet healthy. A simple, easy and effortless recipe that gets done in less than 20 minutes. 

The BEST Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe

Bake

  • Place in a preheated oven and bake for 7 minutes
  • Remove from oven and top with grated Parmesan and Cheddar Cheese
  • Place it back in the oven and bake for 7 to 8 more minutes until the asparagus is tender
  • Enjoy!

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These garlic Parmesan asparagus makes a great appetizer or side dish. Brushed with olive oil and garlic then sprinkled with just the right amount of cheese to keep it luxurious yet healthy. A simple, easy and effortless recipe that gets done in less than 20 minutes. 

The BEST Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Appetizer or Side Dish

These garlic Parmesan asparagus makes a great appetizer or side dish. Brushed with olive oil and garlic then sprinkled with just the right amount of cheese to keep it luxurious yet healthy. A simple, easy and effortless recipe that gets done in less than 20 minutes. 

The BEST Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe

Author: Veena Azmanov
This garlic Parmesan asparagus makes a great appetizer or side dish. Brushed with olive oil and garlic then sprinkled with just the right amount of cheese to keep it luxurious yet healthy. A simple, easy and effortless recipe that gets done in less than 20 minutes. 
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Parmesan Asparagus
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Calories: 78kcal
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 400 grams Asparagus
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp Cheddar
  • 1 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
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Instructions

Prepare

  • Preheat the oven at 180 C / 380 F
  • In a small bowl mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Rinse and Trim the woody parts on the asparagus
  • Place asparagus in a baking tray (or sheet pan)
  • Brush each asparagus with the olive oil mixture.
  • Pour any remaining over the asparagus

Bake

  • Place in a preheated oven and bake for 7 minutes
  • Remove from oven and top with grated Parmesan and Cheddar Cheese
  • Place it back it the oven and bake for 7 to 8 more minutes until the asparagus is tender
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information
Serving: 76grams per serving | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.5g | Protein: 3.6g | Fat: 5.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 1.4g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%

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Comments

  1. Mundez

    Just made this recipe today. Was the best I ever tasted. That cheddar really does make a huge difference. Thank you so much for the recipe.

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Ah awesome.. So happy you enjoyed this dish. Thank you so much Mundez for taking the time to write this feedback. Appreciate it very much. I love getting feedback on my recipes. Thanks

      Reply

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