Imagine turning ordinary asparagus into a restaurant-worthy side dish with just three simple ingredients and 20 minutes of your time. This Everything Bagel Seasoning Asparagus recipe is about to revolutionize your vegetable game, delivering a crispy, flavor-packed experience that will have your family and guests begging for seconds. Get ready to elevate your cooking skills and impress everyone at the dinner table with this incredibly easy and delicious recipe!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to ensure easy cleanup.
- Wash the asparagus thoroughly under cool running water. Pat dry completely using clean kitchen towels or paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus by holding each spear and gently bending until it naturally breaks at its natural point of tenderness, typically about 1-2 inches from the bottom.
- Place the trimmed asparagus spears in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the asparagus and gently toss to ensure each spear is uniformly coated.
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning generously over the olive oil-coated asparagus. Use your hands or tongs to rotate and distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Arrange the seasoned asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow proper roasting.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus spears. Thinner spears will require less time, while thicker ones might need the full 15 minutes.
- Check for doneness by piercing with a fork - the asparagus should be tender but still have a slight crispness. The edges should be slightly crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. If desired, sprinkle additional salt to taste before serving.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy immediately while hot and crispy.
Tips
- Choose Fresh Asparagus: Select firm, bright green spears with tight, compact tips for the best texture and flavor.
- Pat Dry Thoroughly: Ensuring asparagus is completely dry helps achieve that perfect crispy roast and allows seasoning to stick better.
- Don't Overcrowd the Baking Sheet: Give each asparagus spear space to ensure even roasting and crispy edges.
- Watch Cooking Time Carefully: Asparagus can quickly go from perfectly roasted to burnt, so keep an eye on it during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Customize Your Seasoning: If you can't find pre-made everything bagel seasoning, you can easily make your own blend with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt.
- Serve Immediately: These asparagus are best enjoyed hot and crispy right out of the oven for maximum flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 70kcal
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
