Broiled Asparagus with Goat Cheese

This flavorful recipe for broiled asparagus sprinkled with goat cheese is incredibly easy to make and delicious — a nice alternative to steaming.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 5 ounces crumbled goat cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Combine asparagus, olive oil, basil, salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet; arrange in a single layer.

Step 3

Cook in the preheated broiler until asparagus is cooked through and easily pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with goat cheese before serving.