Baked Asparagus with Cheesy Onion Topping
Baked Asparagus with Cheesy Onion Topping pairs tender, roasted spears with the savory punch of onion soup seasoning and a bubbly layer of mozzarella. The edges char lightly for a toasty note while the cheese turns melty and golden. Perfect as a weeknight side or to round out a holiday spread, it’s simple, satisfying, and crowd-friendly.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Asparagus with Cheesy Onion Topping, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2
Trim the white ends from the asparagus so the stalks are all about the same length. Arrange the stalks on a baking sheet so they are touching.
- 3
Drizzle the asparagus stalks with olive oil. Shake the onion soup mix packet to redistribute any settled ingredients, then sprinkle it over the asparagus.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until softened and lightly browned, 25 to 35 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the oven, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the asparagus. Bake again until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 125.31 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.0 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 9.29 g 3%
- Total Fat 9.81 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.8 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 340.6 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 2.89 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 32.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 229.26 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 43.16 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.47 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Baked Asparagus with Cheesy Onion Topping is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Cooking Spray, Olive Oil, and Onion Soup Mix. Each serving provides about 125.31 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Asparagus with Cheesy Onion Topping made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Cooking Spray, Olive Oil, Onion Soup Mix, Shredded Vegan Mozzarella Cheese. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Asparagus with Cheesy Onion Topping?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 125.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Asparagus with Cheesy Onion Topping easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Baked Asparagus with Cheesy Onion Topping healthy?
- Baked Asparagus with Cheesy Onion Topping has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 125.31 calories and 3.0 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 340.6 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.8 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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