Whole30 Simple Baked Asparagus

Elevate your side dish game with this Whole30 Simple Baked Asparagus, a quick and healthy recipe that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any meal. Featuring fresh asparagus spears lightly seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and a hint of black pepper, then drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil, this dish is roasted to tender, caramelized perfection in just 15 minutes. With only 5 minutes of prep time, it’s an effortless way to incorporate a nutrient-packed vegetable into your Whole30, paleo, or gluten-free lifestyle. Serve it alongside your favorite protein or enjoy it as a standalone snack—it’s simple, satisfying, and irresistibly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon onion powder
0.5 teaspoon sea salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash the asparagus under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 3

Trim the woody ends of the asparagus by bending each stalk until it naturally snaps.

Step 4

Place the asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 5

Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus and toss to coat evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper over the asparagus, and toss again to ensure even distribution of the seasonings.

Step 7

Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even cooking.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and lightly browned.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(471.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	215.7

Total Fat 14.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1173.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 8.5g
Protein 10.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 114.9mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 935.6mg	0%

*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: 52.1%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 31.2%