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Roasted Asparagus and Lemon from Taste, Love, Nourish
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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 77kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus ends trimmed
  • 1 large lemon sliced thinly
  • 1 ½ 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