Broiled Asparagus with Garlic

Elevate your vegetable side dishes with this quick and flavorful Broiled Asparagus with Garlic recipe! Featuring tender, crisp asparagus spears perfectly broiled to achieve a light char and tossed with fragrant minced garlic, olive oil, and a touch of zesty lemon juice, this dish is the epitome of fresh and simple. A sprinkle of optional red pepper flakes adds just the right kick for spice lovers. Ready in under 20 minutes, this easy asparagus recipe makes an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats, pasta dishes, or even as a light, standalone appetizer. Bursting with vibrant flavors and a hint of smokiness, it’s a healthy, low-carb option that’s both elegant and effortless.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 pieces lemon
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your broiler to high and position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Step 2

Rinse the asparagus under cold water and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Trim the woody ends of the asparagus by snapping or cutting them off.

Step 3

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the asparagus, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss until the asparagus is evenly coated.

Step 5

Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Step 6

Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning the asparagus halfway through. They should be tender and lightly charred.

Step 7

Remove the asparagus from the broiler. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the asparagus for a bright, zesty flavor.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or as part of a main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	523.3 grams (523.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	367

Total Fat 28.70g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1192mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 23.80g	9%
Dietary Fiber 10.80g	39%
Total Sugars 9.30g
Protein 11.00g	22%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 134mg	10%
Iron 10mg	58%
Potassium 1001mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.0%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 23.9%