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Roasted asparagus with lemon zest and a lemon on the side.
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Roasted Thin Asparagus

This roasted asparagus with lemon zest is the perfect side dish! It's the easiest way to cook asparagus in the oven. It roasts up so easily and is healthy and bright from the lemon.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Keyword: asparagus, vegetable
Servings: 2
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Aimee

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thin asparagus
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Take the asparagus, and cut off the tough ends (where the woody part ends).
  • Place asparagus on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 20 minutes, or until tender.
  • Once done, plate and top with lemon zest from one lemon. Serve with lemon halves for additional lemon flavor, if desired.

Notes

If you're using thicker asparagus, you'll need to cook it longer, more like 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg