Simple Roasted Asparagus Recipe (Food Allergy-Friendly)

In my opinion, the best foods are naturally dairy free. Case in point: roasted vegetables. Something about the sweet caramelization of vegetables that happens at high temperatures is positively magical. And this simple roasted asparagus recipe is a perfect example. Roasting takes a woody vegetable and turns it into something tender and delicious that even kids love to eat.

Perfect Roasted Asparagus with Additional Flavor Options

We originally shared this recipe way back in 2008, but I’ve since added some ingredient notes and flavorful options to help you mix things up.

Roasted Asparagus Ingredient Notes

Oil: You can use any high heat oil in this recipe. Olive oil is traditionally used with asparagus, but most high-heat oils will work just fine.
Salt: If you are timid with the salt, you can sprinkle on just 1/8 teaspoon before roasting. Then add more salt, to taste, once cooked.

Roasted Asparagus Flavor Options

Before roasting:

Sesame: Sprinkle with sesame seeds
Balsamic: Drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar
Lemon: Sprinkle with a few pinches of lemon zest. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing on
Garlic: Toss in 1 to 2 minced garlic cloves
Onion: Sprinkle with onion powder
Herb: Add 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs, like rosemary or thyme.
Bacon: Wrap a slice of uncooked bacon around each thick spear. Total cook time is about 5 minutes longer, until the bacon is crisp.

Special Diet Notes: Simple Roasted Asparagus

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-ree, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, plant-based, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, and top food allergy-friendly.

Perfect Roasted Asparagus

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

20 mins

This is the easiest way to get anyone to love asparagus.

Author: Alisa Fleming

Recipe type: Side

Cuisine: American

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus
1½ tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425ºF.
Snap the woody ends off your asparagus and discard.
Place the asparagus spears in a baking dish or on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Drizzle the spears with the olive oil, sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and toss to evenly coat.
Roast the asparagus for 10 to 15 minutes,
Trim off dry ends of asparagus.
Place asparagus in oven-proof dish and toss with olive oil and a pinch or two of salt until all asparagus is coated.
Roast the asparagus for 8 to 15 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned. The time will depend on the thickness of your spears.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: ¼ recipe Calories: 68 Fat: 5.4g Saturated fat: .8g Carbohydrates: 4.4g Sugar: 2.1g Sodium: 293mg Fiber: 2.4g Protein: 2.5g