Garlic Roasted Asparagus is a must-make staple dish in my house!! They are crunchy and flavourful. Here’s a step-by-step how to guide for roasting asparagus.

Garlic roasted asparagus on a baking tray.

Spring is so close I can almost taste it! No wait, I can definitely taste it, especially with these delicious roasted asparagus. These are one of those veggies that don’t need a lot of additional ingredients to bring out their divine flavour. Garlic, sea salt, black pepper and coconut oil are all you need to add to these roasted asparagus. This is to date, one of my favourite side dishes. I make them all the time and they go perfectly well with basically everything. I like to roast them in the oven until they are just roasted, still crunchy, and completely infused with the other ingredients in the mix. You are not going to regret this.

I get so many questions about becoming a vegetarian and transition recipes, and I think this perfectly fits the bill. Personally, I try to eat mainly plant-based, and this is one of these vegetarian recipes that can please absolutely anyone. I was eating these straight out of the oven, piping hot of course, breaking them in half and devouring them. Talk about addictive! The garlic slices are perfect instead of minced garlic because not only will they not burn, everyone can get a nice sliver of garlic with their serving.

So, here’s a step-by-step guide for making roasted asparagus in your oven:

A bunch of raw asparagus on a white table top.

Get your beautiful asparagus.

Hands snapping asparagus.

Break off the very ends of the asparagus. These roots are very tough and not very tasty.

Montage of seasoning asparagus on a baking tray.

Place your asparagus on a baking sheet, I line mine with a silicone baking mat. Pour your coconut oil over the asparagus, crack some salt and pepper over it, and then rub it all in together. Really get in there, from roots to tip!  Then, add the sliced garlic on top.

Top down shot of garlic roasted asparagus on a baking tray.

Place in an oven that has been preheated to 425 degrees F. Now I roasted mine for about 8-10 minutes, but you can go up to 15 minutes depending on how you like your asparagus. Mine were roasted, but still crunchy. The garlic was incredibly fragrant and the flavour was throughout the asparagus.

Let’s get into those kitchens and roast some of these babies up!

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Garlic roasted asparagus with lemon wedges in serving bowl.

Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
This garlic roasted asparagus is made with coconut oil, sliced garlic, and citrus for an easy goes-with-anything side dish ready in minutes!
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus, (16 ounces/450g)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, or any oil, melted (14g)
  • freshly cracked sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • squeeze of lime or lemon

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or greased foil.
  • Snap off the very woody ends of the asparagus.
  • Place your asparagus on baking sheet along with your garlic slices..
  • Pour coconut oil over the asparagus and garlic, and crack over freshly cracked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Rub these ingredients into the asparagus from roots to the tips to mix them together.
  • Place in the oven and roast for about 8-10 minutes for crisp-tender or up to 15 minutes for more softness depending on your preference.
  • Remove from oven, squeeze lime or lemon on top and allow to cool for 2 minutes. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • Refrigerator: This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftover garlic roasted asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • To reheat: Warm the asparagus in the air fryer or oven, or eat it chilled. You can use the microwave, but it’s not as ideal because the texture will be mushier.
Calories: 36kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 50mg, Potassium: 157mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 572IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 2mg

Disclaimer: Although jessicainthekitchen.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, kindly note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on the product type, the brand that was purchased, and in other unforeseeable ways. Jessicainthekitchen.com will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your doctor first.

Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Author: Jessica Hylton

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