Lemon Roasted Asparagus

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SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 25 Min

A ray of lemony sunshine will shine upon our Lemon Roasted Asparagus every time you serve it. That citrusy splash of flavor adds excitement to roasted asparagus for a healthy veggie go-along that tastes so good, they'll ask for seconds.

What You'll Need

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoon reduced-fat butter, melted (see Notes)
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel, divided

What to Do

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place asparagus in a 9" x 13" baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine butter, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons lemon peel; mix well and pour over asparagus. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until desired tenderness (see Notes).
Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons lemon peel. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you prefer to make this a non-dairy dish, go ahead and substitute margarine for the butter.
Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Very thin asparagus will cook much faster than very thick asparagus. And, of course, everybody likes it cooked to a different degree of doneness, so keep an eye on it!

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 46
Calories from Fat 15
Total Fat 1.7g 3 %
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 3.4g 7 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1 %
Sodium 28mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.8g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 13 %
Sugars 3.2g 0 %

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jthelander1231

Apr 22, 2016

This seems like a side dish that'd go with anything!

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Kate Abbey

Mar 16, 2016

I made these last night, because I had some asparagus that was going bad. It was so good that I saved the recipe. Super simple and really yummy side dish!