Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 fresh lemon, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• place oven rack on top third of oven.
• preheat oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c).
• place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. bring water to a boil. add asparagus, cover, and steam until barely tender, 2 to 4 minutes depending on thickness.
• place steamed asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet.
• drizzle with olive oil and roll asparagus spears in oil until they are coated.
• sprinkle with ground black pepper and parmesan cheese.
• bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. do not turn or shake asparagus.
• serve with lemon wedges.