Lemon Roasted Asparagus

Lemon Roasted Asparagus is an easy vegetable side dish recipe flavored with garlic and lemon. Asparagus are roasted to perfection in just 20 minutes.

Lemon Roasted Asparagus

Spring has arrived when Lemon Roasted Asparagus is on your menu! I’m always happy when I see bunches and bunches of gorgeous asparagus in the produce department.

Yes, I will not deny it, I am a true foodie and get excited about beautiful food! And I’m excited about this super easy asparagus recipe that you’ll be proud to serve on your springtime holiday dinner table.

I’ve even come up with a delicious variation of this easy asparagus recipe that’s topped with a buttery panko crumb. Both recipes are easy to make, fabulously delicious and will look beautiful on your table!

Our asparagus recipe will taste amazing with an oven baked cod recipe or an easy chicken recipe.

Hello Spring! I’m so happy you’re finally here!

Oh and, not just for spring, this recipe will make a delicious holiday asparagus recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas and even Easter too!

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Asparagus FAQ’s

What are benefits of asparagus?

Asparagus is a vegetable filled with nutrition benefits. Asparagus are low in fat and also provide:

• Fiber
• Folic acid
• Potassium
• Thiamin
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin C

How to select asparagus?

When buying fresh asparagus, you want stalks that are firm, can stand up straight and have a smooth texture. Stay away from stalks that are wilted or soft.

The tips of asparagus should be compact and closed and firm.

How to store asparagus?

Trim ends of asparagus stalks, wrap the ends in a wet paper towel and place asparagus in a plastic food storage bag. Store them in your refrigerator’s vegetable drawer.

How long will asparagus stay fresh in the refrigerator?

Asparagus will stay fresh in the refrigerator, when prepared as described above, for 3-4 days.

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

• You may need to adjust the roasting time depending on the thickness of your asparagus
• Add finely chopped shallots

Substitutions

• Change up the citrus flavor and make this recipe with orange slices
• Substitute thinly sliced fresh garlic for the garlic powder

Recipe Variation

Top this recipe with a Lemon Parsley Panko Topping for another delicious asparagus recipe!

Follow the original recipe and while asparagus are roasting:

• In small nonstick skillet melt 1 Tbs. butter over medium-high heat. 
• Stir in 1/4 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs; cook until lightly toasted and golden.
• Remove from heat and stir in 1 Tbs. chopped parsley and 1 Tbs. lemon zest.
• Sprinkle over roasted asparagus and serve.

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

• lemon – adds delicious caramelized lemon flavor
• asparagus – delicious spring vegetable
• olive oil – adds flavor
• garlic powder – adds savory notes
• kosher salt – makes the flavors pop
• pepper – adds balance

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Lemon Roasted Asparagus

Lemon Roasted Asparagus is an easy side dish recipe flavored with garlic and lemon and will be on your table in just 20 minutes.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword how to roast asparagus, roasted asparagus

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 118kcal

Author Gwynn Galvin

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Ingredients

• 1 lemon ,thinly sliced, then quartered
• 2 lbs. asparagus , trimmed
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425F. Line large shallow baking pan with foil or parchmen paper.
• Arrange lemon quarters in single layer on prepared pan.
• Arrange asparagus evenly over lemon slices.
• Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper.
• Roast until asparagus are tender, about 20 minutes.

Notes

Serves 4

Recipe Variation
Top this recipe with a Lemon Parsley Panko Topping for another delicious asparagus recipe!

Follow the original recipe and while asparagus are roasting:

• In small nonstick skillet melt 1 Tbs. butter over medium-high heat.
• Stir in 1/4 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs; cook until lightly toasted and golden.
• Remove from heat and stir in 1 Tbs. chopped parsley and 1 Tbs. lemon zest.
• Sprinkle over roasted asparagus and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1722IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 5mg