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By Beckie Hemmerling · Zero AI content
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Easy Roasted Asparagus with Feta Cheese

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Beautiful, fresh, and easy oven roasted asparagus recipe tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper and topped with a touch of feta cheese for tang.

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This asparagus with feta cheese recipe will easily become a simple and fast favorite side dish.

Cook Asparagus in The Oven

Preheat the oven to 425F (a standard for most veggies).

Toss asparagus in olive oil, salt, and pepper and lay out in a single layer on a sheet pan. Add favorite spices or herbs if desired.

Roast asparagus on a baking sheet uncovered for 8-13 minutes (depends on how thick or thin the asparagus is) or until crispy and tender.

Top hot asparagus with fresh feta cheese. Easy side dish is done!

Fresh Asparagus tips facing forward on a round wood cutting board. Tips of asparagus facing forward and the rest blurred.

Serving Suggestion

Serve this Roasted Asparagus and Feta Cheese recipe with a complementary Mediterranean dish like an antipasto salad or Falafels, or you can pair it a pork or chicken main dish like:

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This is a vibrant, fresh, and easy roasted asparagus recipe tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper and topped with a touch of salty and tangy feta cheese.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 bunch (~ 1 lb) asparagus, tough ends cut or snapped off
  • 1 ½ Tbsp e.v. olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F
  • On a sheet pan - toss asparagus with olive oil and a touch of salt and pepper.
  • Cook 8-12 minutes depending on thinness / thickness.  Asparagus are done when desired tenderness and when they start to crisp up and brown.
  • Top with crumbled feta cheese and add salt to taste.  Happy Eating!  Beckie
  • Author: beckie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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  1. David Oysyer says

    April 19, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    "Eat real food not too much mostly plants"
    Can't remember who said that. Famous food lecturer. You help me do that!!!!

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    • beckie says

      April 20, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Michael Pollan said that. He helps me do that too! Thank you for the comment!

      Reply

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