This Garlic Parmesan Asparagus recipe produces the most perfect, crispy, and cheesy asparagus around! A tasty side dish that will make any dinner better!
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Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
I say this all this time, but side dishes are really difficult for me, especially keto side dishes.
Not that they are hard to make, but hard to find the easy ones that also taste good. These garlic parmesan asparagus are not only gluten free, but also keto.
Asparagus can be fickle but this recipe will deliver perfectly crispy and tasty asparagus.
My most favorite way to cook asparagus is to bake it in the oven or the air fryer. There is truly nothing worse than soggy asparagus. Ok, maybe a few things, but not many!
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut woody ends off asparagus and place on a baking sheet.
Mince garlic and combine in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Spread onto asparagus.
Add shredded parmesan cheese over the asparagus.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until asparagus are fork tender and the parmesan cheese is lightly browned.
The Best Way To Snap Asparagus
Long ago, I used to cut the large stalks off of the asparagus and then I found that when eating them, I still wouldn’t eat the entire stalk because it was still too thick.
My husband then showed me the best way to get asparagus to the optimal length and thickness. Are you ready for this simple thing that you may already know?
You will want to gather a bunch of asparagus with the thick stalks in one hand and the tops in the other. You don’t want your second hand too far up towards the thin part, but more towards the middle. Then simply snap. They will snap in the perfect spot.
Wash before or after, but don’t forget to wash them!
Is Asparagus Keto Friendly?
Asparagus is definitely a keto friendly vegetable.
A typical serving is around 5 stalks which equates to roughly 2g net carb. That is a perfectly healthy and low carb veggie!
What To Eat With Baked Asparagus?
My favorite low carb dinner to make alongside asparagus is keto blackened salmon. Salmon and asparagus just work so well together.
I also like to eat asparagus alongside some tasty broiled flank steak.
Now, you can also serve parmesan asparagus as an appetizer or a snack!
Kitchen Essentials
The 2 main things you will need to make these keto asparagus are :
Baking Sheet – A baking sheet is the easiest thing to bake the asparagus on. There have been times I’ve used a deep casserole dish, but a regular old baking sheet is best!
Silicone Brush – You don’t 100% NEED a silicone brush, but I find that it decreases the mess compared to just pouring.
Optionally you can use parchment paper to help the cleanup process after baking the asparagus.
Other Keto Side Dishes You Might Enjoy
Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus spears rinsed
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut woody ends off asparagus and place on a baking sheet.
- Mince garlic and combine in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread onto asparagus.
- Add shredded parmesan cheese over the asparagus.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until asparagus are fork tender and the parmesan cheese is lightly browned.
Nutrition
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.