Lemon Lovers' Asparagus

From EatingWell: April/May 2006, EatingWell Serves Two — Subscribe Now!

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

4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
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

Per serving: 91 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 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