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How to make Zesty Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus — key cooking step

Zesty Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

Scale

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