THE BEST Roasted Asparagus Recipe
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THE BEST Roasted Asparagus Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by trimming fresh asparagus and spreading them evenly on a baking sheet. Olive oil coats the spears to ensure even roasting and caramelization during a short 8-10 minute bake at 450°F. Seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper enhances the natural flavors without overpowering them.
After roasting, squeezing fresh lemon juice over the asparagus adds a zesty brightness that complements the savory roasted notes. The method yields spears that are tender yet retain some firmness, with a hint of toasted flavor from the high oven temperature.
The asparagus can be served warm or at room temperature, making it suitable as a side dish for various meals. Using a toaster oven is a practical option to save time and energy during cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed, fresh
- 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon , juiced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil, coating spears evenly.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 8-10 minutes (depending on thickness of spears) until tender.
- Squeeze with fresh lemon and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Using a toaster oven is an energy-efficient method to roast asparagus without heating a full-size oven.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1172mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 916mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3430IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 25.4mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 9.7mg | 54% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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