1/2tspblack pepper, freshly ground,, or added to taste
1/2cupshredded parmesan cheese, or to taste
Instructions
Rinse 2 bunches of asparagus and break off the ends by holding the base end and snapping it wherever it snaps.
Place asparagus in a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roll asparagus lightly to coat in oil and seasonings.
Squeeze 1/2 of a lemon evenly over the asparagus. Line the top third of the asparagus with lemon slices from the second half of your lemon. Thinly slice 4 tbsp of butter and line the center of the asparagus with butter.
Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove asparagus from the oven and set oven to Broil.
Sprinkle the center of the asparagus with Parmesan cheese then return to the center of the oven and broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Butter, and Parmesan
Amount per Serving
Calories
109
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
390
mg
17
%
Potassium
259
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
1074
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
102
mg
10
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.