Lemon Lovers' Asparagus

Rating: 4.5 stars
4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 2
  • 4 star values: 2
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Roast whole slices of lemon along with the asparagus for a beautiful look and sparkling, bright taste. Great with seafood, especially salmon or scallops.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, April/May 2006

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total:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

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  • 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 Facts

Per Serving:
91 calories; protein 2.4g; carbohydrates 9g; dietary fiber 4g; sugars 0.9g; fat 7.4g; saturated fat 1g; vitamin a iu 747.6IU; vitamin c 47.9mg; folate 107.9mcg; calcium 56.7mg; iron 1mg; magnesium 17.8mg; potassium 245.3mg; sodium 302.2mg; thiamin 0.1mg.
Exchanges:

1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat

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Reviews (6)

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4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 2
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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jordanhorowitz@verizon.net
Rating: 4 stars
10/29/2011
many delicious uses This is a delicious and easy preparation. After preparing the asparagus we cut into one-inch pieces and tossed with whole wheat penne pasta. Read More
Cindy
Rating: 4 stars
10/06/2018
Very easy and tasty side. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
So simple so great! Good warm or at room temp. I used lemon juice too for great tang. Read More
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shawneegirl@cox.net
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2011
Yummy! I made this for my husband and me adding 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice and italian seasoning instead of straight oregano (2 tsp) as well as one finely minced garlic clove & 1 tsp. of good white wine. It was positively devine!! My husband - who doesn't care for asparagus - loved it & wants it in the regular rotation! Sooooo great! Pros: Healthy easy quick DEEEELICIOUS! Read More
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