Description
Green asparagus is a vibrant and versatile vegetable that adds a fresh touch to any meal. This simple recipe transforms tender spears into a flavorful dish with just a few ingredients. Roasted to perfection and finished with garlic and zesty lemon, it’s the ideal side for grilled meats or tossed into pasta. Ready in only 25 minutes, this dish celebrates spring produce and is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green asparagus
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Wash the asparagus and trim off woody ends.
- In a mixing bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg