Garlic Lemon Asparagus: A Delightful 10-Minute Side
A simple and flavorful side dish featuring tender asparagus brightened with fresh lemon and aromatic garlic.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Arrange the asparagus in a single layer.
- Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense garlic flavor, roast the garlic cloves with the asparagus and then mash them before tossing with the cooked asparagus.
- If you prefer a softer asparagus texture, roast for a few minutes longer.
- Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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