Quick Baked Asparagus

February 22, 2026

Tiago Valverde

1 min read

Ingredients

1 bunch of asparagus
Olive oil
Salt
Black pepper

Tools Needed

Baking pan
Parchment paper
Fork

Instructions

Wash the asparagus thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry.

Line the baking pan with parchment paper.

Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking pan.

Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and season evenly with salt and black pepper.

Bake at 380°F (193°C) for 10 minutes.

Pierce the thickest stalk with a fork to check for doneness. If not tender yet, bake for 2 to 3 more minutes.

Memory

This recipe was first made on February 21, 2026, while helping my sister prepare dinner for Daniel's 15th birthday. We laughed at how I couldn't enunciate asparagus properly in my broken english.

Fact

Asparagus is one of the few perennial vegetables. Once planted, the same plant produces spears year after year for up to 20 years. It is also a natural source of folate, vitamin K, and the prebiotic fiber inulin, which supports gut health.