How To Make Lemon Pepper Asparagus
The sharp, tangy taste of lemon complements the smoky, slightly minty flavor of the veggies in this asparagus recipe! Whip up a serving in just 15 minutes.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1lbasparagus,ends trimmed
- 1tbspolive oil
- 1lemon,zested and juiced
- pinchsea salt,to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper,to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Toss or mist the asparagus with olive oil and at least 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until evenly coated. Sprinkle with a pinch or two of sea salt, and then generously season with freshly cracked black pepper.
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Roast for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the tips begin to brown and the asparagus is tender. Remove and garnish with lemon zest.
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Fill a large stockpot â…”-full of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Add the asparagus spears, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
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Remove and drain asparagus, then toss with olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until evenly coated.
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Season generously with freshly cracked black pepper, and then garnish with lemon zest. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 76.94kcal
- Fat:Â 4.76g
- Saturated Fat:Â 0.70g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 3.29g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 0.57g
- Carbohydrates:Â 8.00g
- Fiber:Â 3.85g
- Sugar:Â 3.33g
- Protein:Â 3.59g
- Sodium:Â 408.25mg
- Calcium:Â 43.94mg
- Potassium:Â 339.21mg
- Iron:Â 3.43mg
- Vitamin A: 57.79µg
- Vitamin C:Â 18.71mg
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