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Roasted Asparagus

A delightful dish of perfectly roasted asparagus, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with sea salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
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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: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 pound Fresh Asparagus Choose firm and vibrant green stalks.
Oils & Fats
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use good quality extra virgin olive oil.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Use flaky sea salt for crunch.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked black pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Use fresh zest for maximum flavor.
Cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, optional for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the asparagus thoroughly under cold water and trim off any tough ends.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  3. In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over asparagus. Add sea salt, cracked pepper, and lemon zest; toss until every spear is coated.
  4. Spread the seasoned asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking
  1. Place in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until tender yet still crisp.
  2. If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan over the hot asparagus right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store cooked asparagus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove.

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