Servings: 4
How to Roast Asparagus
Ever wondered how to roast asparagus? Here’s a simple oven roasted asparagus recipe that uses just 5 ingredients: asparagus, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Variations: You can sprinkle parmesan cheese or cajun spice over the roasted asparagus.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, medium thickness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC). Position an oven rack to the center position.
- Rinse the asparagus and pat dry with a cloth. Snap off the ends of the asparagus. Transfer the asparagus to a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus. Rub and roll the spears around so that they are covered in oil. Spread the spears so that they are lined up in a single layer.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper over the asparagus. Roast the asparagus for 8 to 9 minutes. If the asparagus are pencil thin, roast them for 6 to 7 minutes. For the chunky asparagus that are about 1 inch thick on the bottom, roast them for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Take the asparagus out of the oven and sprinkle the lemon zest on top. Use a spatula to gently toss the asparagus with the lemon zest. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.8g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 3.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 534mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 2.1g
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