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Lemon Lovers’ Asparagus

 

April 24th 2011

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Recipe

Lemon Lovers’ Asparagus

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

Times

  • Prep Time : 5 min
  • Cook Time : 15 min
  • Ready Time : 20 min

Servings

4 servings

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

Directions

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  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, 13-15 minutes.

Tips

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 91 calories; 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 5 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 302 mg sodium; 241 mg potassium; 0 g added sugar

Nutrition Bonus: Folate (42% daily value), Vitamin C (90% dv), Vitamin A (25% dv)

1/2 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

 

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