Fresh lemon asparagus is easily dressed up for spring with a few simple additions—and you probably have all of the ingredients on hand already! The versatile veggie is tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon slices, allowing every inch to absorb all of the tangy flavors. Simply broil the seasoned asparagus on a sheet pan for several minutes, and you’ll have yourself a zesty and refreshing side that pairs perfectly with nearly any main dish.
Lemon Roasted Asparagus
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 20 min
- Servings 8
- Ingredients 5
Ingredients
- 2 lb fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
Instructions
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Step1Set oven control to broil. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. In large bowl, toss asparagus with oil, salt, pepper and lemon slices. Arrange asparagus in single layer in 17x12-inch half-sheet pan.
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Step2Broil with tops 3 inches from heat 5 to 10 minutes or until browned.
Nutrition
50
Calories
3 1/2g
Total Fat
3g
Protein
5g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 50
- Total Fat
- 3 1/2g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 1/2g
- 0%
- Sodium
- 150mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 5g
- 0%
- Dietary Fiber
- 3g
- 0%
- Protein
- 3g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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