Lemon Lovers' Asparagus
Roast whole slices of lemon along with the asparagus for a beautiful look and sparkling, bright taste. Great with seafood, especially salmon or scallops.
Ingredients
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2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed
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2 lemons, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2.
Toss asparagus, lemon slices, oil, oregano, salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, shaking the pan occasionally to toss, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 13 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition information
Calories 91, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Sodium 302 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, Potassium 241 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 90%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1,Fruit 0.5,Fat 1.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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