Garlic brings out the savory flavors in this easy asparagus side dish.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for 5-Ingredient Garlic Roasted Asparagus.

1. Info for 5-Ingredient Garlic Roasted Asparagus

  • Cook Time: 22 min
  • Total Time: 22 min
  • Servings: 4
  • Calories: 66.79 kcal

2. Ingredients for 5-Ingredient Garlic Roasted Asparagus

  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • 1 1/4 lbs. asparagus
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Black pepper

3. Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Crush and finely mince the garlic.
  4. Trim the rough ends from the asparagus spears, and arrange on the baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
  6. Roast on middle rack of oven until the garlic is fragrant, and asparagus is crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes.
  7. Check to see that asparagus is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
  8. Serve immediately.

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4. Tips for Perfect Garlic Roasted Asparagus

For the best results, choose asparagus spears that are similar in thickness so they cook evenly. Thicker spears may need an extra 2-3 minutes in the oven. Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet – asparagus should be in a single layer with space between spears for proper roasting. If your asparagus seems tough, try snapping off the ends rather than cutting – the spear will naturally break where the tender part begins. For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese during the last 2 minutes of roasting.