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Our broiled asparagus is the easiest way to cook asparagus. You only need three simple ingredients for this recipe, and it is one of our weeknight staples. This easy recipe is the best way to use up your favorite green vegetable during asparagus season. By broiling the asparagus, it cooks up super quick – so fast and easy it’s our favorite way to cook the perfect side dish that’s also low carb!
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make our broiled asparagus recipe, you need the following ingredients:
- Asparagus Spears
- Garlic salt
- Olive oil
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to Make Easy Broiled Asparagus
- Set your oven to broil.
- Spread fresh asparagus (make sure to trim off the woody ends off the bunch of asparagus and rinse in cold water) on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
- Shake garlic salt over asparagus, then drizzle a little olive oil over top.
- With your hands, roll the asparagus so each piece is covered evenly with the extra virgin olive oil and salt. Spread asparagus on the sheet evenly so that they are not overlapping.
- Broil for about 5 minutes. (Asparagus cook times vary, keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn under the high heat)
Recipe Notes
- If you have thin asparagus stalks, it will cook in about 5-6 minutes (like the recipe states), but thicker asparagus stalks will take about 8 minutes to cook. It chars slightly for the perfect crunch and tenderness.
- Use parchment paper for an easy cleanup.
- Other favorite seasonings we like to use for this recipe: Parmesan Cheese, Sea Salt, Fresh Garlic, Black Pepper, lemon zest and a little Lemon Juice.
- Store in a airtight container in the fridge.
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Broiled Asparagus Recipe
Our broiled asparagus recipe is the perfect side dish for busy weeknights, ready in just 10 minutes with three simple ingredients.
Serving people
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 3 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Set your oven to broil.
- Spread asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Shake garlic salt over asparagus, then drizzle olive oil over top.
- With your hands, roll the asparagus so each piece is covered evenly with the oil and salt. Spread asparagus on the sheet evenly so that they are not overlapping.
- Broil for about 5 minutes.
Notes
If you have thinner stalks, it will cook in about 5-6 minutes (like the recipe states), but thicker stalks will take about 8 minutes to cook. It chars slightly for the perfect crunch and tenderness.
Nutrition
Calories: 69 kcal · Carbohydrates: 4 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 5 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g · Sodium: 1746 mg · Potassium: 228 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 851 IU · Vitamin C: 6 mg · Calcium: 28 mg · Iron: 2 mg
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Thanks for this recipe. I am always in need of a good side dish and I try really hard to find healthy things so this will be perfect. Stopping by from afewofmyfavoritethings Penni
I love asparagus and usually boil mine, but I’ve never thought to broil it. How delicious that sounds. By the way, I made your No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars last week (with a little twist), then revamped it and turned it into Muddy Buddy covered truffles. I loved them both ways.
Since you like asparagus, you might be interested in this collection of all things asparagus.
Did you broil it on high or low?
I was wondering the same thing! Was sure there would have been a reply since your question was 5+ years ago lol
You can broil this asparagus on high or low. Low broil is for about 5 minutes. Just until tender. If you broil on High, keep an eye on it because it can cook very quickly.