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Roasted Asparagus and Lemon {Vegan, Dairy-Free}

March 6, 2016 by lauren.kelly 43 Comments

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Nutritious, tender and roasted with a hint of lemon flavor, this will be the only way you make asparagus from now on.

Roasted Asparagus and Lemon from Taste, Love and Nourish

Hi everyone. I’m Caroline from Taste Love and Nourish. I’m a small part of a wonderful blogging community that has gathered around Lauren as she continues to heal.

I met Lauren over a year ago at a blogging event. I felt so connected to her. She’s the warmest, kindest person with a most generous heart.

When I told her my daughter was planning on becoming a nutritionist, Lauren was happy to email with her to give her some guidance. She’s a true giver.

Roasted Asparagus and Lemon from Taste, Love and Nourish

Lauren and I share similar perspectives on healthy eating. So, I thought it would a good time to use a very seasonal vegetable today in the most uncomplicated way possible. Roasting.

Roasted Asparagus and Lemon from Taste, Love and Nourish

Roasting is just the simplest method of cooking and yields the tastiest flavor. So, when life gets busy…and you know it does…roasting everything is a perfectly acceptable sneaky short-cut.

Roasted Asparagus and Lemon from Taste, Love and Nourish

When a recipe is this simple, ingredients become even more important. When shopping for asparagus, the first I thing look at are the tips.

I look for tips that are firm with closed petals and minimal to no budding. The stalks should be a nice bright green and be firm without looking woody or dehydrated.  

The asparagus should have its ends in water and be moist. March is when asparagus comes into season and the perfect time to grab a bunch or two.  

As soon as you bring your asparagus home, chop off about an inch from the bottoms and place them in a container with a few inches of water and store in the fridge.  Use them quickly as they really don’t store well for long.

Roasted Asparagus and Lemon from Taste, Love and Nourish

Asparagus comes in varying sizes from super skinny to very thick and broad.  Their size depends on the age of the underground crown from which they grow.

You can use your preference for this recipe. I prefer a medium size for roasting.

The very thin spears can get too dried out when roasted this way. The fatter spears work well, but just personally are not my favorite as they can be a bit woody.

I’m pretty sure everyone has their own method of trimming asparagus. Some people believe in the snap method, where you hold the spear between your fingers and bend it until it snaps.

The thought is that it will snap off just where the woody stem begins. Hmmm. I haven’t found that to be accurate.

Personally, I go through the spears, cut about where I think the woodiness begins and just give one a taste-test. That approach seems to work fine.

Roasted Asparagus and Lemon from Taste, Love, Nourish
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Roasted Asparagus and Lemon

Servings 4 servings
Author Caroline from Taste, Love and Nourish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus ends trimmed
  • 1 large lemon sliced thinly
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • coarse kosher salt
  • ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
  2. On a large baking sheet, spread the asparagus into a single layer. Top with the lemon slices, intermingling them throughout. Drizzle with olive oil and just a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes or until the spears are just a bit charred.
  4. Delicious right out of the oven, room temperature or even chilled.

The lemon in this recipe makes all the difference! It’s not there just to flavor the asparagus. I find that if I slice the lemons nice and thin, they caramelize a bit and get a delicious sweetness.

I eat them along with the asparagus. Feel free not to, but really, they are kind of wonderful, especially paired with the asparagus.

How did Caroline know that asparagus is my favorite vegetable? Please go and show her some love on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.  

I am so appreciate of Caroline sharing this amazing recipe with us.  And I love everything with lemon!

Roasted Asparagus and Lemon from Taste, Love and Nourish

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Comments

  1. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

    March 7, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Such a beautiful recipe and celebration of spring flavors. I love that the lemon gets caramelized and takes on a sweetness too. And thanks for sharing your tips on choosing and storing asparagus!

    Reply
  2. [email protected]+The+Suburban+Soapbox says

    March 7, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    This is the most perfect side dish ever…..so simple but beautiful and loaded with flavor. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  3. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says

    March 7, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    Gorgeous photos and recipe!

    Reply
  4. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    March 7, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    I don’t think there’s a vegetable I enjoy more than asparagus and roasted is my favorite way to eat it – love the addition of the lemon!

    Reply
  5. Amanda-The Kitcheneer says

    March 7, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    Asparagus is definitely one of my favorite veggies! And perfect for Spring time! And that carmelized lemon! Drool!

    Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    March 7, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Looks just perfect. I LOVE asparagus!

    Reply
  7. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    March 7, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    So simple and yet one of my favorite spring recipes! So happy to see asparagus make its way back into the store lately!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 8, 2016 at 6:59 pm

      Yes, it’s almost in season!

      Reply
  8. Karyn @ Pint Sized Baker says

    March 8, 2016 at 2:22 am

    Asparagus is a family favorite here. We probably eat it 3 – 4 times a week! Adding the lemon sounds like a great idea. I’ll be adding it next time!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      March 8, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Hope you like it Karyn!

      Reply
  9. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

    March 8, 2016 at 2:25 am

    Simply roasting vegetables really lets the flavor shine through. The caramelized lemons are a nice touch.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 8, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Yes to caramelized lemons!

      Reply
  10. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    March 8, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    The best way to eat asparagus! love this!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 8, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      I agree Alice ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  11. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

    March 8, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    I adore these photos!!! And love the simple (but delish!) recipe. These have summer bbq written all over them!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 8, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      Yes! I can’t wait for summer barbecues!

      Reply
  12. Ashley - Baker by Nature says

    March 8, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    Simply gorgeous! My boyfriend loves asparagus so I’ll have to try this soon.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      March 8, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      I be the loves it Ashley ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

    March 8, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    Simple and gorgeous! As much as I make asparagus…I never include lemon…huh! I will have to try it!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      March 8, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      I know, I love the addition of lemon!

      Reply
  14. Tina Marie says

    March 8, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    Asparagus are on of the most gorgeous veggies out there. I love this recipe.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      March 8, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      I agree Tina Marie!

      Reply
  15. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    Mmmm, yes – roasting is my favorite way to prepare most veggies…and especially asparagus. This makes me so hungry!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 8, 2016 at 9:28 pm

      Me too Heather ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  16. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    March 8, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    Roasted Asparagus is so good and I love it when I start seeing it all over the grocery store and market! This is how I make it and love it, Caroline!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 8, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      I know, I love that we will start seeing it more Angie!

      Reply
  17. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    March 8, 2016 at 10:59 pm

    Asparagus season is my favorite! I love cooking them all ways, but roasting is a favorite!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 10, 2016 at 6:34 pm

      Yes it’s almost here!

      Reply
  18. Liz says

    March 8, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    So simple, yet I wouldn’t hesitate serving this to company!!! Fabulous recipe!!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 10, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Sometimes simple is the best!

      Reply
  19. Rose | The Clean Dish says

    March 9, 2016 at 12:18 am

    Ohhh I can smell spring time here!! Roasted asparagus sounds so wonderful. I have to admit, I mostly saute it so this is going to be a fabulous change of pace! Great recipe!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 10, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      I agree Rose! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  20. Kim Beaulieu says

    March 9, 2016 at 2:34 am

    Caroline I love this recipe. I make mine in a similar way and there’s just something about lemon with asparagus. It works so well together. Your photos are gorgeous. It takes a lot to make this girl crave healthy food and you definitely have me craving it right now. xx

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 10, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Yay for craving healthy food! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  21. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    March 9, 2016 at 5:54 am

    I love asparagus and they’re great for detoxing! I’m going to use this recipe this weekend!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 10, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      Yes! Love asparagus Megan!

      Reply
  22. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    March 10, 2016 at 1:11 am

    The photos are stunning and the asparagus looks AMAZING!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 10, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      Yes these pictures make me hungry Serena!

      Reply
  23. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

    March 10, 2016 at 10:30 am

    spring perfection

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    • lauren.kelly says

      March 10, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      I agree Nicole ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  24. Lisa Lin says

    March 10, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    I love roasted asparagus, and this touch of lemon sounds so good. Great dish, Caroline!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      March 10, 2016 at 6:31 pm

      I can’t wait to make it Lisa!

      Reply
  25. Sherwood says

    March 3, 2018 at 9:42 pm

    4 stars
    Until recently asparagus has been pretty much the only vegetable I can make that doesn’t come in a microwaveable bag, and I make it on the stove. So when I finally broke into roasting vegetables (brilliant move) I was super excited to try roasting asparagus, and this seemed liked just my kind of simple. The first time I made it I followed the directions, but ended up under-cooking it a bit. The second time I tried it, I threw the asparagus in a bowl and tossed it with the olive oil, salt, and pepper before putting it on the foil-lined baking sheet and interspersing lemon slices. I think I over-oiled it, though, and I suspect getting oil, salt, and pepper on the lemon is an important part of this processes, because the asparagus was pretty “meh” on top of it being SUPER LEMONY. I love lemon, but it was just too much. I’m not sure I’m up for trying it again, trying to perfect this…. But I love the idea, and really appreciate having the recipe!

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