Description
This Zesty Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus is a quick and easy side dish that brings vibrant flavors to your meal. Perfectly roasted asparagus is tossed with lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of olive oil for a refreshing taste.
Ingredients
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4. Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until tender and slightly crispy.
5. Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice.
6. Serve warm, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes before roasting.
Make sure to use fresh asparagus for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: asparagus, lemon, garlic, side dish