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    Roasted Asparagus and Lemon {Vegan, Dairy-Free}

    Published: Mar 6, 2016 Β· Modified: Mar 16, 2024 by Lauren Kelly Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Roasted Asparagus and Lemon is the perfect side dish. Nutritious, tender and roasted with a hint of lemon flavor, this will be the only way you make asparagus from now on.

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    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.

    If you are looking for more healthy side dish recipes, you will love these Balsamic Roasted Vegetables, Balsamic Glazed Green Beans with Cranberries and Almonds and definitely this Low Carb Mushroom Cauliflower Rice Risotto.

    These would be extra delicious with some Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate or even some Spiked Apple Cider!

    Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!

    Why You Should Make This Roasted Asparagus with Lemon

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Recipe Tips

    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.

    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!

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    Roasted Asparagus and Lemon

    Roasted Asparagus and Lemon is the perfect side dish. Nutritious, tender and roasted with a hint of lemon flavor, this will be the only way you make asparagus from now on.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 77kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound fresh asparagus ends trimmed
    • 1 large lemon sliced thinly
    • 1 Β½ tablespoons olive oil
    • coarse kosher salt
    • ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
    • 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.
    • Roast for 12 to 15 minutes or until the spears are just a bit charred.
    • Delicious right out of the oven, room temperature or even chilled.

    Notes

    To store: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 863IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Mel

      March 17, 2024 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      This has quickly become a favorite side at our house. We loved it!

      Reply
    2. Sha

      March 16, 2024 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      This is a perfect side for any meat recipe! So easy, flavorful and super delicious 🀀

      Reply
    3. Sherwood

      March 03, 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!

      Reply
    4. Lisa Lin

      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

        March 10, 2016 at 6:31 pm

        I can't wait to make it Lisa!

        Reply
    5. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee

      March 10, 2016 at 10:30 am

      spring perfection

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      • lauren.kelly

        March 10, 2016 at 6:32 pm

        I agree Nicole πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

      March 10, 2016 at 1:11 am

      The photos are stunning and the asparagus looks AMAZING!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        March 10, 2016 at 6:32 pm

        Yes these pictures make me hungry Serena!

        Reply
    7. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

      March 09, 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

        March 10, 2016 at 6:32 pm

        Yes! Love asparagus Megan!

        Reply
    8. Rose | The Clean Dish

      March 09, 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

        March 10, 2016 at 6:33 pm

        I agree Rose! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Kim Beaulieu

      March 09, 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

        March 10, 2016 at 6:33 pm

        Yay for craving healthy food! πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    10. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen

      March 08, 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

        March 08, 2016 at 9:28 pm

        Me too Heather πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    11. Tina Marie

      March 08, 2016 at 6:41 pm

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

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        March 08, 2016 at 6:57 pm

        I agree Tina Marie!

        Reply
    12. Colleen (Souffle Bombay)

      March 08, 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!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        March 08, 2016 at 6:57 pm

        I know, I love the addition of lemon!

        Reply
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