Keto Asparagus with Cheese and Garlic
Bright green spears are tossed in olive oil, sprinkled with garlic, and baked until tender before being topped with a generous layer of bubbling mozzarella. The result is a rich, satisfying vegetable dish that turns a simple ingredient into something crave-worthy and filling.
Servings 4 people
Calories 275 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 4 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon garlic cloves minced
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F / 220 degrees C.
- Coat baking pan with olive oil.
- Wash and trim ends off asparagus stalks.
- Spread 1 pound asparagus in baking pan, making sure stalks don’t overlap.1 pound asparagus
- Mix remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon garlic cloves, 1 pinch salt and pepper in small bowl.4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon garlic cloves, 1 pinch salt and pepper
- Drizzle mixture over asparagus.
- Bake asparagus for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender.
- Remove asparagus from oven and top with 1½ cups mozzarella cheese.1½ cups mozzarella cheese
- Return to oven and roast asparagus until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve hot, and enjoy with your favorite protein or other low-carb side dishes.
Notes
- This asparagus recipe can be made using other types of cheese, such as feta or Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over roasted asparagus for a burst of citrus flavor.
- For a quicker version, cook asparagus in water until tender, then top with cheese and broil in the oven until golden brown.
- If fresh asparagus spears aren’t available, use frozen chopped asparagus instead.
- While many keto asparagus recipes use butter, this version includes olive oil to create a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Net carbs: 4g | Fat: 24g | Protein: 12g