Balsamic Asparagus with Parmesan
Asparagus is a delicious spring veggie that even kids will enjoy.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus woody ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- small lemon optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Wash the asparagus; cut off woody ends (about 1-2 inches) and discard.
- Spread the asparagus spears on a shallow baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and place the spears on a serving plate. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar over the spears. Salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the asparagus.
- Serve with a wedge of lemon, if desired.
Notes
Asparagus is easy to "trim" - just snap the bottoms where they naturally want to break to remove the woody ends.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg
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