By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
63 cal · 20 min
Simple Broiled Asparagus
Recipe GLPR662118c7a4bde9
Fresh asparagus spears are tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then broiled until tender with lightly caramelized edges. A quick and elegant Nordic-inspired vegetable dish that brings out the natural sweetness of the asparagus. Serve warm as a simple yet sophisticated side or light main course.
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Ingredients
2 pounds Thin asparagus spears
1 tablespoon Olive oil
Salt
Ground black pepper
Directions
Remove the tough woody ends of the asparagus spears by snapping or trimming them off. Adjust an oven rack to the highest position, about 4 inches from the broiler heating element, and preheat the broiler to high.
Place the trimmed asparagus in a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Season generously with salt and ground black pepper, then toss until every spear is evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a heavy rimmed baking sheet with spears running parallel or slightly overlapping. Broil 4 inches from the heating element for about 4 to 5 minutes, then shake the pan to roll the spears and ensure even cooking.
Continue broiling for another 4 to 5 minutes until the asparagus is tender when pierced with a fork and the tips and edges are lightly browned. Transfer to a serving dish and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Arrange on a serving plate and serve warm while still crisp-tender.
Comments
Asparagus is reliable year-round at Charlotte grocers—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart all stock it consistently—and the ingredient list is pantry basics, so no special trips required. The stated time is honest: trimming and broiling takes genuinely 15–20 minutes. Cost per serving lands around 75 cents to $1.25 depending on asparagus price, making it a genuine budget side dish. The one real limitation is that broiled asparagus does not reheat well; it turns mushy and loses texture, so this is a same-night vegetable that demands you serve it warm from the oven.
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