PrintSimple Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic
This recipe delivers tender, grassy asparagus roasted perfectly with bright lemon and savory garlic. It is a fast, nutrient-dense side dish signaling spring.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the trimmed asparagus spears on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, salt, and pepper evenly over the spears.
- Toss gently with your hands to coat everything well.
- Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For best results, select asparagus spears that are similar in thickness so they cook evenly.
- You can substitute dried minced garlic for fresh if needed, using 1/4 teaspoon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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