Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus

This Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus is a super easy and totally delicious side dish for spring and summer! Only a few ingredients and 15 minutes stand between you and this fresh, flavourful dish!

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Sorry for the redundancy (how Canadian am I? Starting a blog post with an apology…), but if you’ve read any of my recent Spring 2018 posts, you are well aware of my love affair with the farmer’s market. My latest find? These absolutely gorgeous, fresh asparagus which just HAD to be made into my favourite Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus side dish – I’ve been making this side dish for years and years every single asparagus season because it’s just the perfect way to usher in summer. Bright, lemony flavours and gorgeous colours!!

I’ve shared many of my favourite healthy side dishes with you before, including this AMAZING Easy Greek Salad, these Classic Healthy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and these Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots. If you’re looking for another amazing side dish to add to your spring/summer recipe repertoire, this Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus is definitely it! Just a few simple ingredients and about 15 minutes are all it takes until you’ll be in asparagus heaven!

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I hope you love this Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite Spring and Summer side dish? I’d love to know!

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Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus

This Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus is a super easy and totally delicious side dish for spring and summer! Only a few ingredients and 15 minutes stand between you and this fresh, flavourful dish!

Course Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine Dairy-free, Grilling, Healthy, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian

Keyword Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 73 kcal

Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Ingredients

• 2 bunches asparagus (approximately 30 pieces), washed and dried
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed (OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 lemon sliced
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Snap the bottom inch off each of the asparagus stalks (or slice with a knife if desired).

3. Place on a large baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil.

4. Add the garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and toss well to coat. 

5. Lay the lemon slices on top and roast for 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit or until bright green in colour and only slightly soft.

6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Sodium 3mg 0%

Potassium 303mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 22.7%

Vitamin C 11.3%

Calcium 3.8%

Iron 17.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.