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Excellence in simplicity!  Oven Roasted Asparagus shows off these tender, crisp spears to perfection!

Easy Oven Roasted Asparagus

While Asparagus is available year round, Spring is when it is best!  The flavor is bright and clean with earthy undertones and is very mild when the spears are fresh.

One of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables is to roast them.  The flavor and texture of vegetables roasted in the oven or on the grill may surprise even a picky eater.  The combinations are endless like Fresh Roasted Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots, Roasted Brussels Spouts, and even Pumpkin with Crispy Sage and Brown Butter.  Best part, the preparation is so incredibly simple!  And have you tried more non-traditional roasted vegetable choices like Roasted Butternut Squash or Roasted Sweet Mashed Potatoes?  I’m telling you, Roasting can elevate and improve on a vegetable’s taste and texture in the most unexpected and delightful ways!  Don’t be surprised if you discover a new favorite!

Oven Roasted Asparagus is an extremely popular side dish at our house.  We even cook it on the barbecue grill with Grilled Lemons.  It’s so incredibly easy to prepare and the results are always consistently delicious.  In the spring especially, it makes almost a weekly appearance.

How do I make Oven Roasted Asparagus?

To roast vegetables, make sure to start with a preheated, hot oven.  I use 425 degrees, but if you are cooking other parts of your meal at the same time, this temperature can be adjusted a little up or down either way and you will still get a great result.

In addition to the preheated, hot oven, make sure your vegetables are not crowded on the pan.  Overcrowding can cause the vegetables to steam, as opposed to roasting.

Easy Oven Roasted Asparagus

To prepare Oven Roasted Asparagus, snap the bottom ends off the spears about an inch from the bottom.  You can also choose to cut off the bottoms with a knife if you prefer.  Often this is where the whitish end turns green.  The whitish bottoms can be tough and slightly stringy.

Place the Asparagus spears on a cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil.  Turn to coat them and then sprinkle kosher or sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.

Roast them in the preheated oven for 10 minutes and your result will be a juicy, tender but still slightly crisp Asparagus Spear.

When making Oven Roasted Asparagus, I usually choose a thicker stalk.  Sometimes only pencil thin Asparagus is available.  This is fine, but slightly less time in the oven may be necessary if a tender, crisp result is desired.

Easy Oven Roasted Asparagus

Oven Roasted Asparagus is the perfect accompaniment to so many dishes.  I really love it with seafood dishes like my Pan Seared Salmon with Cream Sauce or Baked FRESH Salmon Cakes.  These Sticky Asian Barbecue Ribs and Spatchcock Roasted Chicken are a few other great ideas!

Have you tried my Oven Roasted Asparagus?  Leave me a review or question below, I’d love to hear from you!

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Oven Roasted Asparagus

Simplicity at it's best. Oven Roasted Asparagus shows off these tender, crisp spears to perfection.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Oven Roasted Asparagus
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 56kcal
Author Jennifer Grissom

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Snap off bottom ends of asparagus.
  • Lay asparagus on a cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Turn spears to coat in oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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  1. Nicole Triebe

    September 23, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    5 stars
    This is my favorite way to cook asparagus! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Grissom

      September 25, 2018 at 10:28 am

      Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  2. Pam Greer

    September 23, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    this is the only way I will cook asparagus now! Oven roasting just brings out the best in most vegetables!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Grissom

      September 25, 2018 at 10:28 am

      Totally agree! Thanks Pam

      Reply
  3. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog

    September 23, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    The color is so vibrant! I agree that oven roasted asparagus is a great side dish, I love to to pair it with trout or chicken for the dinner.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Grissom

      September 25, 2018 at 10:27 am

      Me too! Thanks Alina

      Reply
  4. Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites

    September 23, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    Simple and delicious – this is a healthy side dish to know how to make just perfectly!

    Reply
  5. Brian Jones

    September 24, 2018 at 1:37 am

    5 stars
    I already miss asparagus 🙁 Love the sound of this cooking method, so simple and you can1t go wrong with perfectly cooked asparagus!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Grissom

      September 25, 2018 at 10:26 am

      I agree! Thanks Brian

      Reply
  6. Mr Kelly V Miller

    February 12, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    This is the perfect asparagus recipe. My grandchildren love it as do I. Thanks Jennifer

    Reply
    • Jennifer Grissom

      February 16, 2020 at 10:14 am

      Thanks Kelly! Me too!

      Reply
  7. Bonny

    June 7, 2021 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    I love how easy it is and you have amazing results roasting asparagus brings out it’s subtle flavor that boiling in water or microwaves kills it.

    I have been roasting almost all my veggies now and I can’t wait to try your recipe tonight. Thanks

    Reply
    • Jennifer Grissom

      June 18, 2021 at 1:12 pm

      I hope you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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