Cheesy, Garlic, Oven Roasted Asparagus
Roasting asparagus in the oven, intensifies it's flavor and makes this side a snap to prepare
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus spears
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ lemon, juiced
- salt & freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Line a cookie sheet with foil and set aside.
- Wash and trim off tough ends from each asparagus spear.
- Spread asparagus spears out on foil lined cookie sheet in an even layer.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, toss to coat.
- Season with minced garlic, salt and pepper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender but not overcooked.
- Remove pan from the oven and sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese evenly over the asparagus spears.
- Return pan to the oven and broil until cheese is completely melted and cheese is lightly golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve with extra lemon wedges. Enjoy!!!