Name: Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 Bundle of Asparagus, rinsed and ends snapped off*; 2 Garlic Cloves, minced or crushed; 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil; Juice of 1/2 Lemon; 1/2 Tsp. Kosher Salt; 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper

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Today I’m sharing with you my recipe for Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus. I make this recipe several times a year, especially around the holiday season.

To me, this recipe is the perfect veggie-forward side dish to serve along with just about any comfy entrée. I also like to make this asparagus along with quinoa and put it in storage containers in the fridge for an easy, fast meal prep.

This simple recipe consists of only 6 ingredients and is ready in 15 minutes!

Easy Step-By-Step for Making Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Rinse the asparagus and snap the tough ends off
Put the asparagus on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, garlic, and spices
Mix the asparagus around with your hands to evenly coat
Roast and serve!

Best Uses for this Recipe

Make this recipe as a quick and easy side dish to go with dinner
Meal prep this recipe to eat with lunch or dinner for the week
Make this recipe around the holidays as a simple and healthy option to include

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Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 – 4 servings 1x

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Description

This lemon garlic roasted asparagus is the perfect veggie-forward side dish to serve along with just about any comfy entrée.

Ingredients

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1 Bundle of Asparagus, rinsed and ends snapped off*
2 Garlic Cloves, minced or crushed
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
1/2 Tsp. Kosher Salt
1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Spread the asparagus out evenly across a baking pan and drizzle with olive oil. Move the asparagus around with your hands to make sure all pieces are evenly coated with oil.
Sprinkle the garlic, salt, and black pepper onto the asparagus. Drizzle the asparagus with lemon juice.
Place the pan into the oven and roast for 10 – 12 minutes.*

Notes

Asparagus: Break off the small, tough end pieces at the bottom of the asparagus. Discard the ends.
Roasting: Larger and thicker asparagus may take the full 12 minutes to cook and thinner, smaller asparagus may take only 10 minutes to cook.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes