Lemon Herb Roasted Asparagus
Lemon Herb Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Roasted Asparagus
- 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well to combine the ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the trimmed asparagus spears to the bowl with the herb and lemon mixture. Toss gently to ensure all the asparagus is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Spread the coated asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan, as this will steam the asparagus instead of roasting it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp and slightly browned. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your asparagus spears.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove from the oven. If using, sprinkle with fresh lemon zest before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon Herb Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Roasted Asparagus
- 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well to combine the ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the trimmed asparagus spears to the bowl with the herb and lemon mixture. Toss gently to ensure all the asparagus is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Spread the coated asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan, as this will steam the asparagus instead of roasting it.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Roast in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp and slightly browned. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your asparagus spears.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove from the oven. If using, sprinkle with fresh lemon zest before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min