Herb-Crusted Asparagus Spears
These garlic and parmesan-crusted asparagus spears make a tasty side dish, snack or party appetizer. Easy and elegant!
Servings
4
Ready In:
40 minutes
Calories:
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Good For:
Anytime
Introduction
About this Recipe
If you love asparagus, you’ll love these herb-crusted spears. So yummy!
- 1 bunch of asparagus (about 12 spears)
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- pinch of paprika
- 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Step 2
Wash the asparagus. To remove the white bottom end, hold each asparagus spear with both hands and bend it near the white end. The white end will snap off.
Step 3
Transfer hemp seeds to a small bowl and mix in the nutritional yeast, garlic, pepper, paprika, and breadcrumbs. Stir and set aside.
Step 4
Arrange the asparagus spears side-by-side in a baking dish and sprinkle with the hemp mixture.
Step 5
Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until asparagus are crispy.
Step 6
Serve and sprinkle with lemon juice. Enjoy!