Roasted Asparagus With Lemon and Chives

⏱ 35 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Vegetable

This roasted asparagus makes a vibrant and simple vegetable side. Fresh asparagus spears are tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then baked until tender. Once out of the oven, they are brightened with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice and a generous sprinkle of chopped chives. The dish is ready in just 35 minutes and serves four.

Roasted Asparagus With Lemon and Chives

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped, fresh

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 425*F.
  2. Place the trimmed asparagus into a shallow roasting pan.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Toss everything together to coat the spears evenly.
  4. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in the pan and bake for 20 minute.
  5. Once baked, sprinkle the fresh lemon juice and chopped chives over the hot asparagus.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium161400 mg

Recipe details

CategoryVegetable
Authormariposa13