Description
A simple and delicious Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus recipe featuring tender asparagus stalks roasted to perfection with garlic, olive oil, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 lb. asparagus, fresh and trimmed
Seasonings and Oils
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 415 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil, dull side facing up.
- Prepare Asparagus: Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and rinse them under water, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure even roasting.
- Season Asparagus: Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Use clean hands to massage the seasonings evenly over all stalks.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between stalks to allow roasting.
- Roast Asparagus: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is crisp-tender and bright green in color.
- Add Cheese Topping: Remove the asparagus from the oven and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the asparagus.
- Broil to Melt Cheese: Turn the oven’s broiler to high and return the asparagus to the oven. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For crispier asparagus, make sure to pat dry thoroughly to remove all moisture before roasting.
- Use fresh mozzarella if you prefer a creamier texture and mild flavor.
- Adjust roasting time depending on the thickness of your asparagus stalks for perfect tenderness.
- Experiment with other cheeses like Parmesan or cheddar for different cheesy flavors.
- Use foil lining on the baking sheet for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
