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This easy low sodium asparagus recipe is roasted in the oven, and topped with fresh lemon juice, garlic, spices, and low sodium parmesan cheese. A great side dish recipe, this easy low sodium roasted asparagus is ready in about 15 minutes, and is so simple to make.

This makes a great spring or summer side dish – perfect to serve along side your favorite protein. I love enjoying this asparagus with low sodium apricot chicken or low sodium meatloaf!

low sodium roasted asparagus recipe with garlic and parmesan cheese with lemon juice

I love a good, fresh side dish made with simple ingredients! This tasty low sodium asparagus makes a fantastic accompaniment to any dinner. It’s great when asparagus are in season in late spring and summer, but it’s great any time of year.

Start by trimming the ends from your fresh asparagus, and tossing the stalks with olive oil, garlic, and some spices! Roast for 10-15 minutes, and you have perfectly flavorful asparagus with great flavor in each bite.

This Low Sodium Asparagus Recipe Is

  • Bright
  • Fresh
  • Flavorful
  • Easy to Make
  • Simple
  • A Great Side Dish
  • Salt Free
fresh asparagus with olive oil and garlic and lemon juice about to be roasted in the oven

Ingredients for This Tasty Side

See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!

Asparagus

You can use thick or thin asparagus, which ever you prefer. The thinner the asparagus the shorter time it will take to cook.

Make sure you break off the bottom of the stems, as they are tough and woody and won’t become tender as they are cooked. I like to either compost them, or save them and throw them in a homemade low sodium vegetable stock!

Olive Oil

I like the flavor of olive oil, but you can use a different neutral oil like sunflower oil or vegetable oil if desired.

Garlic

I like using fresh garlic cloves for this, instead of jarred or pre-minced garlic. If you don’t have fresh garlic on hand, you can use garlic powder.

Italian Seasoning

I like to use a salt-free Italian seasoning blend on this asparagus, which adds great flavor!

Lemon

Fresh lemon juice is the most flavorful, but you could use bottled if desired. For extra flavor, you can add a little lemon zest as well.

Parmesan Cheese

I can find a low sodium shredded parmesan cheese at my local grocery stores, which has 85mg of sodium per 2 tablespoon serving. If you can’t find a low sodium parmesan cheese, you can skip it for this recipe or use nutritional yeast instead.

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How To Make Asparagus Low Sodium

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Remove woody stems from asparagus, and discard. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and lemon juice.
  4. Pour the olive oil mixture over the asparagus, and toss together until each spear is coated in the dressing. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the asparagus. Bake asparagus for 12-15 minutes or until tender.
  5. Remove from oven and enjoy hot. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Is asparagus low in sodium?

Yes! According to the FDA, fresh asparagus has 0mg sodium per 5 spears.

low sodium roasted asparagus with olive oil, italian seasoning, salt free garlic, and spices.

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low sodium roasted asparagus recipe with garlic and parmesan cheese with lemon juice

Low Sodium Roasted Asparagus

AuthorKelly Jensen
This easy low sodium asparagus recipe is roasted in the oven, and topped with fresh lemon juice, garlic, spices, and low sodium parmesan cheese.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 93 kcal

Equipment

  • sheet pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb asparagus ends trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Remove woody stems from asparagus, and discard. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Pour the olive oil mixture over the asparagus, and toss together until each spear is coated in the dressing. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the asparagus. Bake asparagus for 12-15 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove from oven and enjoy hot. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

Serving Size

The nutritional information estimated in this recipe is for 1/4 of the total recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 868IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 3mg

*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.

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