Description
Tender roasted asparagus flavored with garlic and fresh lemon juice, perfect as a healthy and quick side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
Lemon zest for garnish optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C)
2. Arrange asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer
3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
4. Roast for 12–15 minutes until tender and lightly browned
5. Remove from oven, squeeze lemon juice over top, and garnish with zest
6. Serve immediately
Notes
Use thin asparagus spears for quicker roasting
Garnish with lemon zest or Parmesan if desired
Serve immediately for best texture
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg