Parmesan Crusted Baked Asparagus
Ingredients
The asparagus
-
1½
lb.
medium thick asparagus
-
to taste
salt
-
to taste
pepper
-
1-2
tablespoons
olive oil
The topping
-
½
cup
shredded parmesan cheese
-
2-3
tablespoons
melted butter
-
3
cloves
garlic
-
¾
cup
panko breadcrumbs
-
1
teaspoon
Italian seasoning
-
1
teaspoon
lemon juice
-
1-2
tablespoons
fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray or oil.
- In a large bowl, season the asparagus with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, combine parmesan cheese, melted butter, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice.
- Transfer the asparagus to the baking sheet and top with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until the asparagus is tender.
- Broil for an additional 2 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra parmesan if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
249
Total fat
16g
Total carbohydrates
21g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
284mg
Cholesterol
15mg
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