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Salt and pepper asparagus with mozzarella cheese on a serving plate.

Cheesy Salt and Pepper Asparagus

Diana
Roasted asparagus topped with mozzarella and broiled to perfection—salty, cheesy, and impossible to resist.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 169
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Course Asparagus, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for finishing
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven. Heat the oven to 425 F.
  • Prep the asparagus. Trim the asparagus, cutting or snapping off the woody ends. Arrange the spears on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the asparagus with oil and toss with the kosher salt and coarse-ground pepper.
    Preparing aspagagus to roast on a baking sheet with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake. Roast the asparagus for about 10 to 12 minutes or until just tender. Remove the asparagus to a rack and set the oven to broil.
  • Broil. Top the asparagus with the mozzarella cheese and place it back in the oven. Broil for 1 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is melty and browned in places.
    Salt and pepper asparagus with broiled mozzarella cheese topping.
  • Plate and serve. Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate and finish with a light sprinkle of kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper.
    Salt and pepper asparagus with mozzarella cheese on a serving plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 469mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1047IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 3mg
Keyword mozzarella cheese, roasted asparagus
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