Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus with mozzarella cheese is the best side dish to any meal! Low Carb, Keto AND the perfect way to get your veggies in! Even non-asparagus fans LOVE this recipe! Tastes so amazing that the whole family gets behind this one.
Servings: 4 - 6 people
Calories: 224kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears woody ends removed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, or 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray.
- Arrange asparagus on baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle the oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to evenly coat.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until vibrant and just beginning to get tender.
- Remove from oven and top with the mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and broil (or grill) until the cheese melts and becomes golden (about 4-5 minutes).
- Adjust salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Tips:
- Roast asparagus for only 10 minutes first to avoid over cooking them. Just make sure your oven is preheated!
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1.095IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 3mg