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    Asparagus with Almonds and Parmesan

    Published: Oct 29, 2021 / 2 Comments

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    Roasted Asparagus with Almonds and Parmesan is an easy and quick 30-minute recipe. It's a perfect side dish for all kinds of main courses. It's also a great recipe for the holidays! This veggie dish is low-carb and keto-friendly.

    Roasted Asparagus with Almonds and Parmesan on a white plate

    Asparagus with almonds

    Have you ever tried to serve roasted Parmesan asparagus with toasted sliced almonds?  It's such a simple addition but it makes all the difference!

    I've made this recipe several times and each time I receive surprisingly raving responses from everybody I served this to, even though this recipe is super simple.  It takes just 30 minutes to make. And, you need only 5 ingredients + salt and pepper!

    • First, the asparagus is topped with minced garlic, shredded Parmesan cheese, and toasted sliced almonds.
    • Then it's roasted in the oven until crispy and the cheese melts.
    • Finally, while the asparagus is still warm, it's topped with extra toasted sliced almonds.
    • What you have in the end is a beautiful presentation and a delicious side dish!

    Roasted Asparagus with Almonds and Parmesan in a white baking dish

    Asparagus with Almonds and Parmesan in a cast-iron pan

    What kind of cheese to use?

    Use the type of cheese that melts nicely in the oven and adds great flavor.

    • Parmesan is a popular choice, it melts nicely and adds great flavor and saltiness.
    • Gruyere is the next best choice. Gruyere cheese is a Swiss cheese with a distinctive flavor and it's great for melting. This cheese is often used for fondues as well as in a traditional French onion soup. I have made roasted asparagus with Gruyere and bacon.
    • Asiago cheese is very flavorful and works well with asparagus.   It also melts beautifully into a smooth, silky texture.

    How much cheese to use?

    I use 1 cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese over 1 pound of asparagus.  It's a lot of cheese.  If you prefer your asparagus even more cheesy, feel free to increase the amount of cheese by an additional ½ cup or double the amount of cheese.

    What kind of almonds to use?

    • Use sliced almonds. Many grocery stores sell pre-sliced almonds.
    • Toast the almonds.  Toast sliced almonds on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the preheated oven at 350 F for about 5 minutes, checking frequently to make sure they don't burn.  Do it in advance.

    Ingredients you need

    You only need 5 basic ingredients + salt and pepper:

    • Asparagus
    • Olive Oil
    • Garlic
    • Parmesan Cheese
    • Almonds

    Roasted Asparagus with Almonds and Parmesan in a white baking dish

    How to make asparagus with almonds

    1) First, preheat the oven to 400 F. Trim the dry ends of the asparagus. Place asparagus in a medium-size casserole dish.

    trimmed asparagus in a baking dish

    2) Drizzle the asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper, top with minced garlic.

    asparagus with chopped garlic in a baking dish

    3) Roast for 10 minutes, uncovered, at 400 F.

    4) Top with half of shredded Parmesan cheese.

    shredded parmesan on top of asparagus in a baking dish

    5) Top with half of the toasted sliced almonds.

    toasted almonds and shredded parmesan on top of asparagus in a baking dish

    6) Top with the remaining half of shredded Parmesan cheese.

    remaining half of shredded parmesan cheese over asparagus in a baking dish

    7) Roast the asparagus, uncovered, for about 10 or 15 minutes in the preheated oven at 400 F. Remove from the oven.

    baked asparagus with toasted almonds and parmesan in a baking dish

    8) Top with the remaining half of toasted sliced almonds.

    baked asparagus with toasted almonds and parmesan in a baking dish

    Other asparagus side dishes

    Do you enjoy cheesy asparagus goodness? Here are a few more delicious ideas:

    • Baked Asparagus with Gruyere Cheese and Bacon - a great side dish to try!
    • Asparagus with Blue Cheese and Bacon - if you love blue cheese, give this recipe a try!
    • Ham and Cheese Asparagus - this dish doubles as both a side dish and the main course!
    • Asiago Cheese Asparagus with Bacon - a perfect side dish for all kinds of meat and fish.
    Roasted Asparagus with Almonds and Parmesan on a white plate
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    Asparagus with Almonds and Parmesan

    Roasted Asparagus with Almonds and Parmesan is an easy and quick 30-minute recipe. It's a perfect side dish for any main course. This veggie recipe is low-carb and keto-friendly.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 290 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb asparagus
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • salt and pepper
    • 4 cloves garlic , minced
    • 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
    • ½ cup almonds sliced, toasted
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    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 400 F.
    • Trim asparagus ends. Place asparagus in a medium-size casserole dish, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
    • Top with minced garlic.
    • Roast for 10 minutes, uncovered, at 400 F.
    • Remove from oven.
    • Sprinkle half of shredded Parmesan cheese all over the asparagus. Top with half of the toasted almonds. Top with the remaining half of shredded Parmesan cheese.
    • Roast for 10 or 15 minutes, uncovered, at 400 F.
    • Serve immediately while the cheese is nice and melty!
    • Sprinkle with the remaining toasted sliced almonds while the cheese is still warm.

    Notes

    1. Use a whole bunch of asparagus.  It is usually 1 lb or 1.5 lb.  Trim off the dry ends of asparagus before adding it to the baking dish.  
    2. Thin asparagus works best in this recipe.
    3. Pre-prepare the ingredients.   Toast sliced almonds in advance.  Chop or mince fresh garlic.  Shred the cheese.
    4. How to toast almonds in the oven. Toast sliced almonds on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the preheated oven at 350 F for about 5 minutes, checking frequently to make sure they don't burn.  Do it in advance.
    5. What other cheese can you use besides Parmesan?  Use the cheese that will melt nicely.  This includes Gruyere or Asiago.
    6. Do not overcook the asparagus. Roast the asparagus for no more than a total of 20 minutes.   Make sure the oven is preheated to 400 F. 
    7. Step-by-step photos.  I have provided quite a few step-by-step photos on how to make asparagus with almonds above the recipe card.
    8. Storage.   Roasted asparagus can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. 
    9. How to reheat.  After refrigerating this dish, you can reheat it briefly in the microwave oven to melt the cheese.   Or, bake it briefly in a regular oven when ready to serve.   You can sprinkle extra cheese over the asparagus before reheating. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Asparagus with Almonds and Parmesan
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    290
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    22
    g
    34
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    13
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    17
    mg
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    404
    mg
    18
    %
    Potassium
     
    390
    mg
    11
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    10
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    15
    g
    30
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1053
    IU
    21
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    7
    mg
    8
    %
    Calcium
     
    376
    mg
    38
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Hillary D.

      October 30, 2021 at 9:14 pm

      Made this and served with grilled chicken and rice on the side. Will be adding it to my list of regular recipes.

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      • Julia

        November 03, 2021 at 2:33 pm

        Glad you gave this recipe a try and enjoyed it! 🙂

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