When Spring comes with all it’s new growth, asparagus is at the top of my “I must have” list. Make a quick and easy side dish with this broiled asparagus!
Asparagus peeking out of the dirt in the garden just screams “Spring” to me. It’s one of the first vegetables I see in my garden each year.
This beautiful green vegetable is rich in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, calcium, and much more. Often referred to as a superfood, asparagus can be eaten raw or cooked.
Some studies show that cooking asparagus helps your body absorb its nutrients. This is due to the thick cell fibers in the vegetable that need to be broken down by cooking. Once broken down, we are better able to digest and absorb the nutrients.
Although best cooked, asparagus should still be slightly crunch when eaten. When it’s very limp, it’s been overcooked.
There are many delicious ways to cook asparagus:
- roasting in the oven-place on a parchment lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and roast at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
- pan roasting-heat cast iron skillet with 1 Tablespoon avocado oil. Toss to coat asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium high heat for 12-15 minutes, until nearly limp, but slightly still crunchy.
- grilling-drizzle with avocado oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Heat grill to 400 degrees and place asparagus on a sheet of aluminum foil or greased grill pan. Grill with the lid in the down position for 20 minutes, until cooked through, but still crunchy.
- oven broiling-drizzle with avocado oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Place under broiler set on “high” for 5-6 minutes, watching carefully so spears do not burn.
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This oven broiled asparagus will give you a sweet, crunchy side dish that fits right in with your keto diet or low carb goals!
So, how do you eat asparagus?
Did you know that asparagus is actually considered a finger food? It’s true. As long as the stalks are firm and not covered in sauce, it’s totally fine to pick them up with your fingers! Eating aspargus spears with your fingers is actually how I got my kids to try them in the first place!
If the spears are covered with a sauce, or are very limp, then you need to use a fork. (sorry, kids!) Folding a more limp spear in half with a knife is fine, too.
What are some dishes that go with asparagus?
Asparagus can go with just about any meat. I love it with chicken, salmon, beef and lamb especially. It’s pungent flavor lends itself to bringing out the other flavors it is served with.
Are you ready for a simple side dish that is ready in less than 10 minutes? This oven broiled asparagus is ready, willing, and able!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound asparagus spears
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, not green can), optional
Instructions:
- Rinse asparagus carefully, and pat dry.
- Check the ends. If they are “woody” and tough, cut 1/4″ from the bottom of the spear. This will happen more often on the thicker spears.
- Turn oven broiler onto “high”
- Place asparagus spears on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Add Parmesan cheese across the middle, if desired. You can also add that at the end before serving, if desired.
- Broil on high for 5-6 minutes.
- Serve hot.
What is your favorite keto side dish? Do you like asparagus? Be sure to let me know what you think!
Easy Broiled Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, not green can), optional
Instructions
- Rinse asparagus carefully, and pat dry.Check the ends. If they are "woody" and tough, cut 1/4" from the bottom of the spear. This will happen more often on the thicker spears.
- Turn oven broiler onto "high".
- Place asparagus spears on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Add Parmesan cheese across the middle, if desired.
- Broil on high for 5-6 minutes. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 136 Total Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 4mg Sodium: 365mg Carbohydrates: 5g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 2g Protein: 5g
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exactly how I love to prepare it! It takes just a couple of minutes and asparagus perfection!!
This is one of my go to veggies. With easy instructions like this there’s no reason not to eat healthy!
exactly! I love how easy this is to make!
One of the few veggies my son will eat and this is such a simple way to prepare it. Thanks 🙂