Lemon Lovers' Asparagus

Name: Lemon Lovers' Asparagus
Total time: 25 min
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; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Rating: 4.5 stars

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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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Recipe Summary

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie

Low Carbohydrate

High Fiber

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Low Added Sugars

Nutrition Info

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
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

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Step 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 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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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

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

10/06/2018

Very easy and tasty side. Read More

EatingWell User

10/30/2011

So simple so great! Good warm or at room temp. I used lemon juice too for great tang. Read More

shawneegirl@cox.net

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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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.

Very easy and tasty side.

So simple so great! Good warm or at room temp. I used lemon juice too for great tang.

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