Description
Honey lemon roasted asparagus is a vibrant and delicious side dish that combines the crispness of fresh asparagus with a sweet-tart honey lemon glaze. This quick and easy recipe elevates any meal, making it perfect for casual dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle the honey-lemon mixture over them. Toss gently to coat.
- Roast for about 12-15 minutes until tender yet still crisp.
- Serve warm, drizzled with any leftover glaze from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked asparagus
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg