Lemon-Roasted Asparagus

Weekend of October 24 through 26

Lemon-Roasted Asparagus, found in The Great American Eat-Right Cookbook

Lemon-Roasted Asparagus

1 lemon
1 lb. asparagus, tough ends removed
1 T. olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Grate the zest and squeeze the juice from the lemon.

On a rimmed baking sheet, place asparagus in a single layer. Drizzle with oil and roll asparagus to lightly coat. Sprinkle with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

Roast for 5 to 7 minutes, remove from the oven, and roll asparagus for even cooking. Roast for 2 to 4 minutes, or until just tender. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes or less
Total Time: 15 minutes or less

Reprinted, with permission, from the American Cancer Society. The Great American Eat-Right Cookbook. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society; 2007. The book is available from the American Cancer Society’s bookstore.