LEMON AND GARLIC ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Some things just belong together: Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, hot chocolate and marshmallows and of course, fresh lemon juice and asparagus.

Every time I find asparagus on sale, I buy a few bunches and make this side dish.

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Lemon and Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Simple and fresh asparagus side dish

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time13 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb. asparagus with woody ends snapped off
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small juiced lemon + zest from ½ or a whole lemon, I like using zest from the whole lemon. It’s VERY zingy
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Place the asparagus, olive oil and lemon juice in a large bowl. Gently toss until the asparagus is completely coated.
• Lay the asparagus flat on a foil-lined baking sheet. Be careful not to over-crowd. Pour the remaining lemon juice and olive oil from the bowl over the asparagus.
• Cook the asparagus for 8 minutes.
• Turn the asparagus over and sprinkle the minced garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper over the asparagus evenly. Cook an additional 5-8 minutes
• Serve immediately. Pour any remaining pan juices over the dish and enjoy!

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