How to Simply Roast Spring Asparagus with Garlic, Almonds & Lemon
Easy roasted asparagus is done in just 10 minutes with the toppings. Roasting heightens the vegetable's flavor - and the toppings add a nice crunch and some nutty & zesty flavor!
Servings: 8 servings
Cost: $6
Equipment
- 1 rimmed roasting pan
- 1 vegetable peeler
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fat asparagus
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 medium cloves garlic peeled, sliced thinly
- 3 tablespoons natural sliced almonds
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon rind julienned; thinly sliced 1" lengths
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim the asparagus's woody ends - "snap" the ends (about 1/4 of the bottoms), then trim straight. Gently peel the bottom half of the fat asparagus.Rinse the asparagus and dry well. (Fresh local asparagus make have dirt in the tips, so soak these in water, then drain and pat dry.)
- Add the asparagus to a rimmed baking pan, spacing them apart. Add 1 teaspoon evoo; salt and pepper - toss to coat. Place in oven and roast (convection if you have it) for about 7 minutes. Asparagus will look just a touch golden.
- Remove from oven add remaining 3 teaspoons of evoo - drizzle over all. Add the sliced garlic, almonds and lemon zest. Mix in well - distribute the asparagus so they do not touch each other. Place back in the oven and roast for about 3 - 4 minutes more until garlic and almonds are a touch golden - watch carefully!
- Taste for salt. Serve and enjoy... can also serve cold and at room temperature. Option: Add a squeeze of lemon juice and drizzle with some evoo.. or drizzle with your favorite vinaigrette. Want to make it cheesy? Top with grated cheese of your choice and broil 6" from the heat source until bubbly.
Notes
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 644IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg