Roast whole slices of lemon along with the asparagus for a beautiful look and sparkling, bright taste. Great with seafood, especially salmon or scallops.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 lemons, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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: Per serving: 91 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 302 mg sodium; 241 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Folate (42% daily value), Vitamin C (90% dv), Vitamin A (25% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat

Easy to make and delicious to eat it. Thank you, please keep the recipes of vegetables in your agenda.

Martha Sanchez, Morton Grove, IL