organic roasted garlic parmesan asparagus

Spring gave us one of it’s first gifts today; Organic Asparagus! If you haven’t added organic asparagus to your diet, you are really missing out on a gem!!

Organic asparagus is a nutrient-packed source of vitamins, minerals and essential proteins. Asparagus is rich in vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C, vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), and vitamin K (phylloquinone).

The mineral treasures that are stored in asparagus include iron, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, and potassium.

Organic asparagus contains a very low amount of calories with no cholesterol and is low in sodium as well. Along with this, it is also a rich source of dietary fiber, which is essential for the body.

Roasted Asparagus Parmesan is one of our family’s favorite side dishes! We hope that it will soon be one of yours as well!

Organic Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed off
  • 2 tbsp organic olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 tsp organic garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup organic parmesan , shredded or grated
  • 2 tbsp organic lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt
  • 1 tsp organic pepper

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Trim asparagus to remove tough, woody ends – discard ends.
  3. On a baking sheet (line with parchment paper for easy cleanup), lay down asparagus.
  4. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and lemon juice, mix around with hands to coat evenly.
  5. Pour cheese and garlic powder over asparagus, mix with hands to evenly mix and coat asparagus.
  6. Generously season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes – checking at around 10 minutes to see if tips have started to brown slightly and asparagus has softened a bit.
  8. Cook until asparagus is soft and has crunchy browned bits, about 15 minutes total (this is very dependent on your oven and the thickness of the asparagus stalks – watch it to be sure it doesn’t overcook.)
  9. When asparagus is done, serve immediately.
  10. Enjoy!

We hope you and your loved ones will enjoy our Roasted Asparagus Parmesan! Please leave us a comment below or on our Facebook page letting us know how you liked it and please share it with your friends: www.facebook.com/wagnerswellnessessentialoilers

With love from our family to yours,

Rod & Maria Wagner