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Lemon Asparagus with Pistachios
This easy asparagus recipe takes about 15 minutes to throw together. Olive oil keeps it healthy, pistachios and lemon make it memorable. The tarragon doesn't hurt either. Perfect side dish for Easter or any holiday get-together!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 110 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pistachios shelled (I used Diamond )
- 2 pounds asparagus
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon tarragon *
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- sliced lemon to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread the shelled pistachios on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for about 4-7 minutes, or until toasted and fragrant. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn. Remove from the oven and immediately remove to a plate or bowl, and set aside. You can chop them or leave them whole.
- Turn the oven up to 400 degrees F.
- Wash the asparagus and snap the woody ends off. Spread in a single layer over 1 large or 2 small baking sheets. Make sure they are not overlapping a ton, or they will steam, and we want them to get roasted.
- Drizzle with 1-3 teaspoons olive oil and use your hands to make sure the spears are coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven at 400 for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your asparagus. If they are easily speared with a fork, they are done.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisking constantly, drizzle in the olive oil.
- Plate the asparagus, drizzle with the dressing, and sprinkle with the pistachios (chopped or whole). Serve immediately.
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Notes
- *If you don't have tarragon, oregano or basil would make tasty substitutes!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Potassium
470mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1423IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1423IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.