How do you cook asparagus so it's not chewy?

Snap off the woody ends before cooking. Instead of cutting them off, hold the spear on both ends with each hand and snap it. It should snap off where the tough part ends and fresh asparagus begins!

Can you cook asparagus for too long?

Yes. Asparagus doesn't take very long to cook and it can be eaten raw so the cooking time is based on your preference. In general, it only takes 5-10 minutes to cook asparagus. Cooking it for longer will yield in softer asparagus with no bite to it.

Is roasted asparagus healthy?

In general, yes. It's a vegetable so it's healthy but if you're really concerned, just try not to use too much oil and don't overdo it with the cheese to keep it extra healthy.

Cheesy Baked Asparagus

Name: Cheesy Baked Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 spears asparagus, woody ends snapped off; 1 tsp avocado oil (or other cooking oil); ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp sea salt (or to taste); ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste); ½ cup shredded mozzarella (regular, sheep, goat, or vegan)

Description

This cheesy asparagus is a super simple side that can be ready to eat in just 15 minutes!

Ingredients

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20 spears asparagus, woody ends snapped off
1 tsp avocado oil (or other cooking oil)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (regular, sheep, goat, or vegan)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Add your asparagus to a baking sheet. Drizzle with the avocado oil and toss to coat.
Season with garlic powder, onion powder, dried rosemary, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon zest. Toss to coat well.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella in the middle of the spears, making sure to cover all spears evenly.
Roast for 10 minutes. The mozzarella should be melted and the asparagus golden.
Serve immediately.

Notes

You can also use a broiler for this but you might have to adjust the time and keep an eye on the asparagus. Broilers tend to be very strong and the asparagus could burn very quickly.

Storing: The asparagus can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days but it’s best eaten right away as the cheese solidifies when cold and it’s not as good when reheated.

The nutritional information is just an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 71
Sugar: 1.7 g
Sodium: 235.2 mg
Fat: 4.4 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 4.1 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Protein: 5 g