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Oven Roasted Asparagus

A simple and delicious side dish featuring tender asparagus roasted to perfection with olive oil and seasoning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Asparagus
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 lemon lemon zested and juiced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Roasting
  1. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until tender and slightly crispy.
  3. Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice and zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus before roasting.

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