Garlic Browned Butter Baked Asparagus
Garlic Browned Butter Baked Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese would have to be the perfect accompaniment or side dish! A delicious way to eat greens!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears woody ends trimmed
- 1 spray cooking oil
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced, not crushed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F | 220°C.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet (or tray). Spray with cooking oil spray; season with salt; and roast in preheated HOT oven until vibrant in colour and tender-crisp, (about 10 minutes).
- While the asparagus is in the oven, heat a small saucepan / pot over medium heat. Add butter and cook, stirring constantly, until it melts, froths up and begins to turn golden in colour. Take off heat; add the garlic and stir quickly. Return to the heat for a further minute, while stirring, until the butter reaches a dark amber colour. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and stir to combine. Pour into a small serving jug.
- To serve, drizzle browned butter over asparagus and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook your asparagus or it will lose all crunch and flavour.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1227IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg