Vegetarian Asparagus Carbonara

What You Need

  • 1 bunch Michigan asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min

1-2

Fresh Asparagus

What You Do

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).

Prepare the asparagus: Wash and trim the woody ends off the asparagus.

Season: In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Add cheese and honey: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the asparagus and drizzle with honey. Toss again to evenly coat.

Air fry: Place the seasoned asparagus in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry at 390°F for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve warm. Add a little extra Parmesan on top if desired.

All credit for recipe creation goes to Ayat Sleyyman, RDN & Nutritionist.

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