Asparagus has a sweet, grassy flavour that is heightened when it's roasted. Toss it with lemon zest and juice to add a burst of freshness without dulling the nice green colour. Cut any leftover roasted asparagus into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and add to your favourite salad or omelette.
- Portion size 4 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2012
Ingredients
Method
On baking sheet, sprinkle asparagus with oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast in 425?F (220?C) oven, shaking pan halfway through, until tender-crisp, about 12 minutes.Toss with lemon juice. Arrange on platter; top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Fibre 2 g
- Sodium 79 mg
- Sugars 1 g
- Protein 4 g
- Calories 56.0
- Total fat 4 g
- Potassium 191 mg
- Cholesterol 3 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 4 g
%RDI
- Iron 6.0
- Folate 54.0
- Calcium 6.0
- Vitamin A 8.0
- Vitamin C 17.0
