Lemon Roasted Asparagus

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This Lemon Roasted Asparagus recipe is so easy and makes the perfect light veggie side. It requires just 7 ingredients and 10 minutes in the oven to roast. Bonus: enjoy a super easy clean-up, too!

If you're on the hunt for more delicious sides like this one, check out these: Oven Baked Asparagus Fries, Baked Sweet Potato Tots, and my Homemade Garlic Fries.

Roasted asparagus topped with lemon slices on a parchment-lined baking tray, showing caramelized bits and crispy edges.

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Reasons You'll Love It
Ingredients For Lemon Roasted Asparagus
Step By Step Instructions
Recipe FAQs
Lemon Roasted Asparagus Goes Well With:
More Healthy Side Dishes
Lemon Roasted Asparagus
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I know I already have shared how much I love my Parmesan Roasted Green Beans recipe, but I HAD to share this new Lemon Roasted Asparagus recipe with you, too.

I've been all about the roasted veggies lately.

And what's not to love about easy roasted vegetables? Like both of my recipes, Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and my Thyme Roasted Carrots.

I absolutely love the easy cleanup of sheet pan sides, too. Coming from a mom of four, easy cleanup is just the best.

These would also work great inside my 7-Day Meal Prep For Weight Loss.

Reasons You'll Love It

Stores easy in a fridge
Tangy and delicious
Nice break from regular asparagus
It's healthy, easy, and yummy

Ingredients For Lemon Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus: Look for firm, bright green stalks with tightly closed tips for the best flavor and texture. Love asparagus like I do? Try my Easy Pan-Fried Asparagus!

Olive Oil: Avocado oil works as a great alternative.

Lemon: A bright, zesty finish that balances the savory notes. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is ideal for the best flavor. Lemon adds such an amazing flavour, like in my Lemon-Herb Tilapia, the flavor is just incredible.

Garlic: Freshly minced is best, but garlic powder will work in a pinch.

Parmesan: What dish isn't better with parmesan? None. Just like this one, it's amazing and then gets even better with parmesan. That being said, you can swap for nutritional yeast if non-dairy.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine asparagus, olive oil, garlic, parmesan, lemon and seasonings onto a baking sheet.

Step 2: Toss to coat evenly. Cook for 8 minutes at 400 degrees.

Close-up of roasted asparagus topped with lemon slices on a parchment-lined baking tray, showing caramelized bits and crispy edges.

Recipe FAQs

How To Pick Asparagus

When it comes to picking asparagus for this recipe, there are several indicators you'll want to look for to ensure non-woody, crisp asparagus. Here are my tips for what to look for:

- Opt for thinner asparagus - the thickness indicates maturity and large, thick pieces could indicate the asparagus is overripe and woody
- Bright green, slightly purple spears are best
- Spears should be firm, not limp
- The bunch should slightly squeak when squeezed, not appear woody
- The tip of the spears should be closed and compact, not mushy or wet

Woody asparagus is the worst, but these tips will help ensure you've picked the freshest, crispest asparagus available.

How To Store Lemon Roasted Asparagus

This Lemon Roasted Asparagus stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-5 days. Reheat in a pan or the microwave for 30-60 seconds. (For more help with storing containers, check out my Ultimate Guide to Best Meal Prep Containers.)

How Do You Keep Asparagus From Getting Stringy?

Most of the fiber in asparagus is found from the crown downwards so you’ll want to discard the bottom-most part of the asparagus stalks where it’s the toughest and the hardest.

Simply bend each spear and it should naturally snap off close to the bottom.

Discard the woody ends at the bottom part and you’re all good! You can also slice them off with a knife if you want to be more precise.

Lemon Roasted Asparagus Goes Well With:

Chicken: Chicken is one of many main dishes that pairs oh so nicely with asparagus. My two favorites are Healthy Chicken Meatballs and Easy Roasted Chicken.
Beef: Beef is another main dish that is amazing with asparagus. My top picks are Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Marinated Tri-Tip.
Fish or Seafood: My picks are Pan-Seared Scallops and my Pan-Fried Salmon. Both go great with this Lemon Roasted Asparagus.

More Healthy Side Dishes

If you're like me and are always looking for more amazing side dishes to pair with your main dish, well then look no further and check these out:

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This lemon roasted asparagus is so easy to cook and makes the perfect veggie side.

5 from 11 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Side

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 118 kcal

Equipment

Rimmed Baking Sheet

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Ingredients

▢ 1 lb fresh asparagus , trimmed
▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil
▢ 2 cloves garlic , minced
▢ 2 tablespoon parmesan , grated
▢ 1 lemon , thinly sliced
▢ 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (approx. 1 lemon)
▢ ½ teaspoon sea salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add the asparagus, lemon slices, olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sea salt, ground black pepper, minced garlic, and parmesan cheese to the baking sheet.
Toss to evenly coat.
Place in the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp on the outside and tender in the center.

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Notes

Trim the ends properly to remove the tough, woody parts for better texture.
Avoid overcooking to keep the asparagus crisp and vibrant.
Use high heat to achieve a quick sear and enhance the natural flavor.
Add lemon at the end to maintain the asparagus’s bright color and fresh taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25 lb.Calories: 118 kcalCarbohydrates: 7.1 gProtein: 5.3 gFat: 8.8 gSaturated Fat: 2.2 gCholesterol: 4.8 mgSodium: 339.2 mgFiber: 2.9 gSugar: 2.7 g

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5 from 11 votes (3 ratings without comment)