Lemon-Roasted Asparagus

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Prepare asparagus. First rinse thoroughly and cut off fibrous ends. To do this, pull one spear out of the bunch. Gently bend the spear until it snaps. Then cut the remaining spears at the same length as the first.
  3. Arrange asparagus in a baking pan with all spears in one layer.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and toss within baking pan to combine. Rearrange into one layer.
  5. Roast for 12-15 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

295 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.2g 6% DV
Total Fat 26g 33% DV
Carbs 18g 7% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 0.8g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9774mg 100% DV
Potassium 405.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5% DV
Calcium 123mg 9% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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