Wondering how to cook asparagus? Prepared with just a few simple ingredients, this easy Oven Roasted Asparagus recipe is a delicious side dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners and the holiday table alike! And best of all it’s ready in under 15 minutes!
AN EASY ROASTED ASPARAGUS RECIPE
Need a vibrant vegetable side dish to go with your meal? Oven Roasted Asparagus prepared with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper is a simple and easy side dish that will perfectly complement any main course. Top with a warm, lusciously rich Hollandaise Sauce, and eating your veggies has never been more delicious.
Two minutes to prep + Twelve-ish minutes to cook = ONE DELICIOUS side dish! It couldn’t be easier to whip up this versatile vegetable, and you’ll love the fresh and vibrant flavor.
If I could eat this every day for forever, I’d be OK with that. It’s just hard to go wrong with roasted vegetables, especially asparagus. I LOVE Asparagus. Perfectly tender, salty, and browned to a sweet perfection, you can’t NOT enjoy them.
But we don’t stop there. I like to plop a nice helping of Hollandaise Sauce all over these beautiful green spears, right before serving. Results? HEAVEN.
How to Store Asparagus Before You Cook it
This may seem like an odd thing to talk about, but there is actually a trick to storing asparagus so that it stays fresh longer! Here it is: chop off about 1/2 an inch of the bottom of your asparagus, then place them in a large glass filled with water. Loosely cover them with a ziploc bag and then store them in the fridge – in the glass with water, and covered with a bag. They will stay fresh much longer this way!
Raw asparagus keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Do You Wash Asparagus Before Roasting?
Yes, it’s always a good idea to wash produce under cold running water before cooking with it.
I also like to chop off the woody stems on the bottom of the asparagus. This usually means chopping off about an inch on the bottom. You can tell where to chop because this part of an asparagus stem is tough and woody, so if you bend it it will snap off. (I still use a knife for a cleaner cut.)
How to Roast Asparagus in the Oven
- Trim the ends of the asparagus and place the asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and spread in a single layer.
- Roast at 425F for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender, but crisp. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the asparagus spears.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a plate.
- If you want, drizzle with Hollandaise Sauce – you won’t go wrong with that idea – and serve.
How Long Do Extras Last?
Cooked asparagus keeps well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can freeze cooked asparagus for up to 6 months. In both cases, store extras in an airtight container. If storing in the freezer make sure your container is freezer safe.
What Goes with Roasted Asparagus?
One of the best things about this recipe is how many main dishes it goes with! Here are some ideas:
- Pork: I love serving this side with smothered pork chops or a juicy pork tenderloin.
- Beef: Succulent beef tenderloin or rib eye steak are perfect with asparagus!
- Chicken: This easy chicken breasts recipe is a classic combo!
- Fish: This garlic butter baked salmon is one of my favorite salmon recipes and goes wonderfully with asparagus.
Roasted Asparagus with easy blender Hollandaise Sauce is a quick and easy Keto, low carb side dish perfect for entertaining. You’ll be amazed at how a few simple ingredients turn asparagus into a really delicious vegetable side dish.
More Ways to Cook with Asparagus
- Grilled Asparagus Recipe
- Asparagus Phyllo Bundles Recipe
- Garlic Roasted Asparagus with Bacon and Cheese
- Asparagus with Lemon Butter Sauce
- Roasted Garlic Asparagus Soup
ENJOY!
TOOLS USED IN THIS RECIPE
Oven Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, and set aside.
- Wash and pat dry the asparagus.
- Break off the tough ends on the asparagus and discard.
- Arrange the asparagus spears in a single layer on previously prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with minced garlic; rub over the asparagus with your hands to evenly coat.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender but crisp. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the spears; start checking for doneness around the 12 minute mark.
- In the meantime, prepare this Blender Hollandaise Sauce. <– click here
- Remove asparagus from the oven and transfer to a serving plate.
- Drizzle Hollandaise Sauce over the asparagus and serve.
Notes
- Cooked asparagus keeps well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can freeze cooked asparagus for up to 6 months.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
30 Min
Slow Cooker
Freezer Friendly
One Pot
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Yum,
I am going to add this side dish to a guest dinner next week.
Love it!
I hope you’ll enjoy it! Thank YOU! 🙂
LOVE the idea of hollandaise sauce on top! Yum!
YUM!! I can’t get enough asparagus & that sauce is so delicious!!
Oh wow, this turned out better than I dreamed. SO good.
Everyone loves this recipe so much! I love the sauce!
This roasted asparagus was a huge hit! Loving the sauce too!