Garlic-Mozzarella Roasted Asparagus
Garlic-Mozzarella Roasted Asparagus pairs tender, oven-roasted spears with rich olive oil, fragrant garlic, and a bubbly cap of melted mozzarella. Each bite is crisp-tipped and juicy with a lightly salty, cheesy finish that makes vegetables feel indulgent. Serve this as a weeknight side for roasted meats or fish, or bring it to a spring dinner party where simple flavors shine.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Mozzarella Roasted Asparagus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly coat a foil-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- 2
Combine olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Lay the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle the oil mixture over them, and toss to coat.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until the spears are bright in color and just starting to become tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and switch the broiler on.
- 4
Sprinkle the asparagus with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and broil until the cheese melts and turns golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 240.87 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 2.65 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 28.13 g 10%
- Total Fat 11.98 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.86 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 60.14 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.43 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 143.52 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 230.48 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 43.09 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 26.19 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Garlic Mozzarella Roasted Asparagus is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Cooking Spray, Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 240.87 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Mozzarella Roasted Asparagus made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Cooking Spray, Garlic, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Mozzarella Roasted Asparagus?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 240.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Mozzarella Roasted Asparagus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Garlic-Mozzarella Roasted Asparagus healthy?
- Garlic-Mozzarella Roasted Asparagus has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 240.87 calories and 2.65 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.86 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, 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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