Description
Enjoy a quick and healthy side dish of tender asparagus brightened with fresh lemon and savory garlic. This simple recipe is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the asparagus and snap off the woody ends.
- In a bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Ensure the garlic is finely minced so it cooks evenly.
- Adjust lemon juice to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg