Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
1 pound asparagus; trimmed
1 garlic clove; minced
1 lemon; juiced and zested
½ tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon black pepper; ground
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese; grated (optional)
Nutrition information
Serving size: 4 oz
Calories: 50
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Protein: 3 g
Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
Sugars, other: 2 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 75 mg
Source: Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine
Instructions
1. Gather all ingredients, equipment, and preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Toss asparagus with the garlic, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, black pepper, and salt.
3. Place asparagus on a parchment paper lined sheet tray and roast for 10 minutes, or until slightly tender.
4. Top asparagus with Parmesan and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and has started to brown. (Optional)
5. Serve warm.