Last Updated on February 20, 2023 by Ellen Christian
Try my Lemon Roasted Asparagus in the oven. Broiling asparagus in the oven is one of the simplest ways to cook asparagus with lemon.
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Roasted Asparagus Lemon Recipe
This recipe is simple and delicious. You’ll love this asparagus recipe! Asparagus is one of the vegetables we almost always serve during the holidays.
Since it tends to be a bit more expensive than the traditional peas and carrots, we enjoy it during the holidays as a treat or in the spring when the prices are lower.
Another favorite spring recipe of mine is my Schnitz Un Knepp recipe.
What is the best season for asparagus?
Asparagus is a spring vegetable. Buy it in the spring when the prices are most affordable and it’s at the peak of freshness.
Is thicker or thinner asparagus better?
Thicker is better. The taste and texture are both far better in thicker stalks than thin.
Should I soak asparagus before roasting?
You can wash it to clean the asparagus stalks but there is no need to soak them. Be sure to remove all of the grit.
Why is my roasted asparagus mushy?
For the best flavor, I really enjoy oven roasting our asparagus. Never boil it because it can become mushy. If it turns out mushy, you have cooked it too long.
Steaming is great, but during the holidays we are always short on burner space on the stove top. It’s just so much easier to toss it on a pan and roast it in the oven for a few minutes.
You won’t believe how delicious this lemon roasted asparagus recipe is and it’s so simple to make. You can prepare the vinaigrette ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator to save even more time when preparing dinner.
Then just toss the asparagus on the foil-lined sheet and you’re ready to go. You can even cook this in the oven at the same time your meat is cooking. If you have extra asparagus left over, you may want to try this homemade cream of asparagus soup.
This is the perfect holiday side dish when you’re short on time. You can serve it with turkey, ham, pork or beef depending on the type of main dish you plan on having. What’s your favorite way to serve asparagus? Or, why not try this Schnitz un Knepp.
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Easy Roasted Asparagus Lemon Recipe in the Oven
Try my Lemon Roasted Asparagus in the oven. Broiling asparagus in the oven is one of the simplest ways to cook asparagus with lemon.
Ingredients
- One bunch of asparagus
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 lemon (1 tbsp juice)
- 1 tbsp of mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp real maple syrup
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Put asparagus on cookie sheet lined with foil.
- Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and lemon juice
- Roast in oven 9 minutes or until cooked through but firm.
- Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, mustard, white wine vinegar, and maple for vinaigrette.
- Serve with vinaigrette.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 0g
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I am finishing a small tin of basil-flavored olive oil from a trio I received and just loved the first one I tried, a lemon-flavored olive oil. So surprising how lemon pairs with the olive oil to compliment the veggies so well and roasting is a perfect way to do that too. This looks simple and delicious.
That definitely would work with this recipe!
Awesome recipe!! I love roasted asparagus and I think the lemon would pair nicely with the asparagus! I usually just toss the asparagus in a little olie oil and salt and pepper. I like mine a little crispy too!
That does sound good too!
I have only had asparagus a few times. I would like to try it myself. I really liked it and think at least one of the times, it was made something like this.
Hope you have a chance to try it!