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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Roasted Honey Garlic Asparagus Recipe

    Roasted Honey Garlic Asparagus Recipe

    Updated: Jul 21, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    garlic asparagus pin

    If you have anyone at your dinner table who avoids vegetables, then this roasted honey garlic asparagus recipe is going to become a favorite.  The hint of sweetness in this recipe is just what you need to get those anti-vegetable folks over to the green side.  With a fast and easy preparation, this is one side dish that goes with almost any meal.  Simple enough for a weeknight, it also looks and tastes amazing and is ideal for guests and holidays.

    Asparagus on baking sheet
    Jump to:
    • Honey Garlic Asparagus Recipe
    • How to Pick Asparagus at the Grocery Store
    • What Does Asparagus Pair Well With?
    • How Many myWW Points are in This Recipe?
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Roasted Garlic Asparagus with Honey
    • 📖 Recipe

    Honey Garlic Asparagus Recipe

    Asparagus is a great choice for a nice hearty vegetable that can be flavored with many different herbs and spices to create an entirely new flavor profile.  Garlic and honey are a nice combination of sweet and savory that pair really well with the nuttiness you already have in asparagus.  The result is a great fast and easy side dish that is healthy and tasty. If you aren't sure about using asparagus in your menu, then this is the perfect recipe to begin.

    After you have conquered this easy recipe, you'll probably want to branch out with more ideas using asparagus.  I love the Parmesan roasted asparagus with bacon, roasted asparagus with pearl onions, and of course, the shrimp asparagus and Bulgar dish.  These are all great ways to add more green vegetables to your menu without much fuss.  You can even tuck it into breakfast with this easy asparagus and ham egg cups idea!

    How to Pick Asparagus at the Grocery Store

    One of the biggest mistakes I made when first making asparagus for my family was not buying fresh.  Canned asparagus, well, it's just an abomination.  Just, nope.  Frozen asparagus, however, can be a great choice if fresh is not available.  While it has more water content and can be a bit chewy, the flavor and overall texture is better than canned.

    Fresh asparagus is the best choice, but not all asparagus is made equally.  When shopping for asparagus, I look for thinner spears with bright green tops.  You want them to be strong and sturdy, not wilted.  Thicker spears will be tougher, have a bitter flavor, and just overall not as good for this recipe.

    Asparagus on baking sheet

    What Does Asparagus Pair Well With?

    In my opinion, asparagus is the ideal addition to any meal.  That said, it seems to go especially well with beef, pork, or richer dishes where you need a hearty side that is also fairly light overall.  Below are a few of my favorite dishes to serve this recipe with as a side.

    • Pan Fried Pork Chops
    • Slow Roasted Chicken with Apples and Potatoes
    • Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
    • Grilled Bison Steak Recipe
    • Oven Roasted Brisket Recipe

    How Many myWW Points are in This Recipe?

    The points below are for ¼th of the recipe.  This is approximately ¼ pound of asparagus.  With such low points though, you can eat as much of this as you want with no guilt at all in your points allowance for the day.

    • myWW Blue: 1
    • myWW Green: 1
    • myWW Purple: 1
    • Points Plus: 1
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    Ingredients

    • Asparagus
    • Honey
    • Lemon juice
    • Garlic cloves
    • Salt
    • Black pepper

    How to Make Roasted Garlic Asparagus with Honey

    Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray.

    Wash the asparagus and trim off the lower end of the spear where it naturally snaps (usually about ¼ of the spear).

    In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, and garlic. 

    Place the trimmed asparagus into a large Ziploc bag and pour over the marinade.  Seal the bag and shake gently to coat the asparagus.

    Marinate for 15 minutes or refrigerate and marinate up to 24 hours before baking.

    Place the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

    Bake for 12-15 minutes or until just tender and browning slightly.

    Asparagus on plate

    📖 Recipe

    Asparagus on plate

    Roasted Honey Garlic Asparagus Recipe

    Katie Hale
    This roasted honey garlic asparagus recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone at your dinner table. Loaded with fresh flavor and just a hint of sweetness, it's a gerat way to introduce more vegetables.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Additional Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish Ideas
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 45 kcal

    Equipment

    • Silicone Baking Mat Stylish Cookie Sheet/Macaroon Mat | Etsy
    • Personalized Cookie Sheet Small Engraved Aluminum Baking | Etsy
    • Set of Two 16.5 by 11.625 Inch Professional Quality Silicone | Etsy
    • Raw Honey 100% Pure Honey Raw Honey Local Honey 1 | Etsy
    • 1 KG raw HONEY Wildflower Natural Honey | Etsy
    • Honey Sticks | Etsy

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. asparagus spears
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • â…› teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Wash the asparagus and trim off the lower end of the spear where it naturally snaps (usually about ¼ of the spear).
      1 lb. asparagus spears
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, and garlic. 
      1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic
    • Place the trimmed asparagus into a large Ziploc bag and pour over the marinade.  Seal the bag and shake gently to coat the asparagus.
    • Marinate for 15 minutes or refrigerate and marinate up to 24 hours before baking.
    • Place the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
      ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until just tender and browning slightly.
      Asparagus on baking sheet

    Notes

    • myWW Blue: 1
    • myWW Green: 1
    • myWW Purple: 1
    • Points Plus: 1
    Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Keto

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gSodium: 163mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
    Keyword Asparagus, Roasted Garlic Asparagus, Side Dish, Vegetable
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    1. Ploy Mekdusadeerom

      June 15, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      I just made this tonight! My hubby normally doesn't like asparagus - at all. But, he ate a lot of it tonight. He said "if asparagus is cooked like this, I will eat it everyday!". Thanks for the amazing yet easy recipe.

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    2. Karen | How to make tap water safe

      April 02, 2008 at 8:30 pm

      Roni, this recipe is so easy with just a few ingredients and it looks so good. I didn't like asparagus before because all I know how to cook it is stir fry. I'll definitely try it tomorrow.
      Love your vegetarian section since I try to feed the family more vegie if I know how to fix them right, and your recipes help.

      Reply
    3. Mel

      March 21, 2008 at 5:06 pm

      Roni,

      This recipe was AWESOME!!!!! Made it tonight with the crusted tilapia and hubby loved it

      Reply
    4. Jen

      January 02, 2008 at 7:20 pm

      I have been looking at your website for about a month now. I like to try new recipes for WW but like to see pictures, that's why I love your website. Anyways I've been trying to decide which recipe to try first and I went with the Garlic Honey Asparagus, and OH MY GOSH!! Pretty much the best Asparagus I've ever eaten!!! And to eat the whole recipe is like 2 or 3 points!!

      Reply
    5. Cindy

      December 20, 2007 at 12:33 pm

      I love asparagus. This is fantastic. Yesterday, I just cut down the asparagus bushes we have. I planted Asparagus plants last year and am so excited that we'll be able to enjoy small bits of it fresh in the spring! I'll save this one.

      Reply
    6. Adriana

      December 14, 2007 at 1:47 pm

      I have to say, you take great pictures! That's what makes me want to try your recipes the most. Keep up the great work!

      Reply
    7. Bonnie

      December 14, 2007 at 11:55 am

      I'm trying this! I LOVE asparagus!

      Reply
    8. Kath

      December 14, 2007 at 5:16 am

      LOVE that photo!!! This sounds yummy too!

      Reply

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