Oven Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

If there’s one vegetable I could never tire of it would be asparagus. I know it’s shown up on the blog time and time again for this very reason. Whether made into asparagus fries (insert link) or served with an aioli and eggs, there’s something about this vegetable that I adore. This recipe is a classic and staple in our house, perfect in time for asparagus season.

Keep reading for the full recipe after the jump!

oven roasted asparagus

Oven Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of a lemon
  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Clean asparagus and snap off the ends. Place on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil. Add minced garlic and lemon juice and zest. Toss with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss until thoroughly coated. Cook in oven for 15 minutes or  until asparagus has a slight crisp to it. Place on platter and serve.

 

 

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