Roasted Asparagus
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Roasted Asparagus
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Roasted Asparagus is an effortless, healthy, and nutritious side dish that pairs with many mains and takes only 20 minutes to make.
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus about 18 ounces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for the baking sheet
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with some olive oil.
- Wash and trim the hard ends of the asparagus.
- Add the remaining ingredients to a large bowl, excluding salt and pepper, and stir until combined.
- Spread the spears in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the oil mixture onto them and toss to coat them evenly.
- Roast in the oven for approximately 12-15 minutes or until crisp. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- As one of the most (if not the very most) expensive vegetables, it is essential to know what to look for when shopping for asparagus. The main things to look for are firmness, smell, thickness, and color. Asparagus should be straight and firm, able to stand up on its own. Do not buy anything that falls limp or wilted. The tips of the asparagus should be closed, compact, and not soft or spread out. Test it by bending it slightly. If it breaks easily, that means it is fresh. If it bends over, it is old and weak.
- Also, it will start to smell bad when it is past its prime. The thickness is also important. Thicker spears are not as young as the thinner ones, but if they are too thin, they will cook too fast. Try to find them about the size of a pencil. Get them about the same size and shape so they cook uniformly. Color is another important feature. They should be rich green, with the bottom fading to white. Avoid dull green stalks because they are not as fresh.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
22kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
850IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
6.3mg
(7%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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