Lemon Garlic Asparagus

Name: Lemon Garlic Asparagus
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1 lemon

Vegetable Baked Oven

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

About

So, you're planning out your perfect meal. You've got your favorite juicy meat and the best version of potato (to you) picked out, but you're just missing one thing... an amazingly vibrant veggie! To continue the trend of flawlessness you've got going on, you definitely need to add Lemon Garlic Asparagus to your special spread! These bright, green beauties are tender and provide some citrusy, flavorful loveliness that'll make your meal more than just right. Get ready for the culinary experience of a lifetime because Lemon Garlic Asparagus are about to make your dinner dreams come true!

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 lemon

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3 -Add the asparagus and the garlic to the prepared baking sheet, then evenly top with the oil, 1/8 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper. Toss to coat.

Step 4 -Roast the asparagus mixture, stirring once halfway through, until they have lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Step 5 -Zest the lemon, then cut the lemon into 8 wedges.

Step 6 -Evenly sprinkle 1/2 of the lemon zest over the roasted asparagus, then drizzle with the juice from 1/2 of the lemon wedges. Toss to coat.

Step 7 -Taste the roasted asparagus and season with the extra salt, the remaining lemon zest, and the juice from 1/2 of the remaining lemon wedges, as desired. Toss to coat.

Step 8 -Serve the roasted asparagus with the remaining lemon wedges.

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