Easy Asparagus Gratin
Bring in the season of Spring with a fresh asparagus recipe. Drizzled with fresh lemon juice and topped with Parmesan cheese, this refreshing side is baked until it's golden brown. Enjoy it with your Easter dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pound slender asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Pour oil into an oval gratin or other shallow baking dish and add some salt and pepper.
- Add asparagus, turning it to coat with oil.
- Bake until asparagus is tender and beginning to brown at the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and squeeze lemon juice over.