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Home » Side Dish » Savory Roasted Asparagus (Vegan, Dairy Free).

Savory Roasted Asparagus (Vegan, Dairy Free).

May 6, 2019 · Modified: Apr 6, 2023 by Kelly Roenicke · 9 Comments

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Fresh asparagus is coated with a cheesy, buttery topping - a tasty vegan side dish!

This delicious savory roasted asparagus takes just minutes to make and is sure to become a new favorite side dish! Even though this veggie is full of cheesy flavor, this recipe is dairy free and vegan, too.

vegan roasted asparagus with nutritional yeast

Do you get excited at this time of year, when you finally start to see some signs of spring? Whether it’s in the yard or the garden, or in the grocery store, I love it when we start seeing more green.

It’s a relief, isn’t it, after lots of cold, dreary days?

The past couple of times I’ve been to the grocery store I’ve seen lots of fresh asparagus. And not the thick, woody asparagus…the thin, tender asparagus that’s so delicious and easy to eat.

Roasting thin stalks of asparagus is easy and doesn’t take much time. Roasted asparagus is tasty on its own, but when you add a cheesy coating made from nutritional yeast, it’s hard to stop eating it. This easy veggie recipe is sure to become a favorite side dish for your family!

If you have a family that loves asparagus, you may want to double this recipe – just bake it on two cookie sheets.

For another spring side, try this roasted potato salad with asparagus.

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vegan roasted asparagus

Asparagus Season

Asparagus is generally available at the grocery store year-round, but spring is the best season to get it, as crops are harvested from the end of February to the beginning of June.

Choosing Asparagus

It’s up to you and your personal preference whether you choose thick or thin stalks of this veggie. The thin stalks of asparagus will cook much quicker than the thick stalks. But occasionally the thinner stalks will be stringy, so you don’t want to overcook them.

roasted asparagus on a plate

Nutritional Yeast

Nutritional yeast is a delicious, savory topping for many things, including roasted cauliflower and even popcorn. It is gluten free, as is baker’s yeast. The type of yeast that isn’t gluten free is brewer’s yeast. Read more about gluten intolerance and yeast here.

If you can’t find nutritional yeast, you can use regular parmesan cheese (if you can have dairy), or just more seasonings. Roasted asparagus is just delicious with only salt and pepper, too!

Tips for Success

  • Make sure to snap off the tough ends of each stalk. This will need to be done even if the asparagus is thin.
  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • Keep an eye on it during cooking so that you don’t over bake the asparagus. You don’t want it to be burned or stringy.

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Recipe

roasted asparagus with nutritional yeast
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Savory Roasted Asparagus.

Delicious savory roasted asparagus is perfect for a spring side dish. You’ll love this cheesy, flavorful take on asparagus.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, Grain Free, vegan.
Keyword easy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 124 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • ½ Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Drizzle the olive oil on the parchment.

  2. Rinse the asparagus and break off the tough ends. Just bend the asparagus and the tough end should snap off. Pat dry with paper towels.

  3. Place the asparagus on the baking sheet and roll around to distribute the olive oil.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees F for 7-11 minutes, depending on how roasted you like your asparagus. Less time will result in more of a steamed quality, more time will give you more of a browned and roasted flavor.

  5. While the asparagus bakes, place the vegan buttery spread in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds or until melted.
  6. When the asparagus is done, drizzle it with the melted vegan buttery spread, and sprinkle with the nutritional yeast and garlic powder. Use two forks to toss to coat.
  7. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Recipe Notes

You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. However, this is best eaten fresh out of the oven.

Nutrition Facts
Savory Roasted Asparagus.
Amount per Serving
Calories
124
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
63
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
403
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
1490
IU
30
%
Vitamin C
 
8.4
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
36
mg
4
%
Iron
 
3.5
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe was originally published in March 2017. It has been updated.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, food, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegan Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Mustard Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free, refined sugar free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free, Tree Nut Free

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Diana Reynolds

    March 07, 2021 at 12:39 am

    5 stars
    This was really good and quite simple to prepare . My boyfriend loved it!

    Reply
  2. Jenny M

    May 18, 2020 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    I had to drop a line and say thank you for this wonderful recipe. I bought some asparagus at the farmers market this past weekend and googled roasted asparagus vegan and your site popped up and I just made it and it tasted wonderful! I am going to try one of your cauliflower recipes today as well. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Heather

    March 06, 2019 at 3:12 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this! I’m always looking for new ways to use nutritional yeast. So tasty, I ate the entire batch!

    Reply
  4. Katie

    May 30, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  5. Kortney

    May 01, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    This sounds like such a delightful way to eat asparagus! We only get them when they are in season and eat them as much as possible in the short window.

    Reply
  6. Sharon

    April 27, 2018 at 11:55 am

    Ooo, I need to learn more about nutritional yeast! I love to roast asparagus but we enjoy it relatively plain. Asparagus is great this time of year, I make it in a stir fry or blanch and add to salads.

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      May 02, 2018 at 8:30 am

      That sounds delicious! I love asparagus.

      Reply
  7. heather (delicious not gorgeous)

    March 14, 2017 at 3:42 am

    mm, i need to pick up some asparagus asap! i usually saute it with a bit of garlic and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, but this sounds like a really tasty way to prep it as well (:

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      March 19, 2017 at 10:03 am

      Thank you! Your way sounds delicious, too!

      Reply

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