Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Lemon
Make tender-crisp roasted asparagus flavored simply with fresh garlic and bright lemon juice. This is a quick and healthy side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the trimmed asparagus on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil.
- Add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the asparagus. Toss everything together with your hands until the spears are evenly coated.
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Roast for 10 to 15 minutes. The cooking time depends on the thickness of the spears; aim for tender-crisp texture.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately sprinkle with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For Parmesan Roasted Asparagus variation, sprinkle 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the spears during the last 3 minutes of roasting.
- If you prefer softer asparagus, increase the roasting time by 2 to 3 minutes.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0