Pizza-Flavored Oven Baked Asparagus Recipe
Prepare this easy pizza-flavored oven baked asparagus recipe for a fun side dish that has all the flavor of your favorite comfort food with none of the guilt!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus washed and trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Mozzarella cheese to taste
- Pizza toppings of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Trim the ends of the asparagus spears, and lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet.1 pound asparagus
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, black pepper, and oregano.1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus, and sprinkle the spice mixture evenly on top.2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Toss the asparagus gently to ensure the spears are completely coated with the oil and spices.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, and bake for 15 minutes or until the asparagus becomes tender.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and top the asparagus with Mozzarella cheese and the pizza toppings.Mozzarella cheese, Pizza toppings of choice
- Return the baking sheet to the oven, and bake just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Take the asparagus out of the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Slice and serve the delicious oven baked asparagus, loaded with flavors and a healthier, low-carb twist!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1026IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 3mg