Cheesy Baked Asparagus
Cheesy baked asparagus is an easy and delicious vegetable side dish! Fresh asparagus is roasted in the oven with garlic and olive oil, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese. It’s low carb, keto-friendly, and tastes amazing with just a few simple ingredients!
Servings: 6
Calories: 149kcal
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Cooking spray
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus ends trimmed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic about 4 cloves
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the asparagus in the baking dish in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the asparagus is bright green and tender.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, then broil for 4–5 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately!
Notes
- If your asparagus spears are very thin, check for doneness at the 10-minute mark so they don’t overcook.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes or grated Parmesan on top before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg