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Yum-Yum Asparagus

Low-CarbOvenVegetable
Time :15 minutes
Yield :2 servings
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The Scoop

Who knew asparagus needed a little glow-up?
Roasted until perfectly tender, then finished with lemon, parmesan, herbs, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, Yum-Yum Asparagus turns an everyday veggie into the first thing to steal the spotlight at dinner.
Plus, this recipe comes together in minutes, so you have no excuse not to try it. Even if you are not the biggest fan of asparagus, give it a go. We know you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
Hack it:
Add toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds before serving for healthy fats and the perfect crunch.
Swap parmesan for pecorino. Slice it with a vegetable peeler to create cheese ribbons for a gorgeous presentation.
Use a 50-50 mix of orange zest/juice and lemon zest/juice to take this to a divine level.
Add a pinch of tarragon -it is an unexpected match that will surprise you!
Leftovers:
Enjoy chilled in salads, grain bowls, or pasta the next day.
Chop them into smaller pieces and add them to your omelet the next morning.
Make a quick bruschetta: toast a thick slice of crusty bread with some olive oil, add the leftover asparagus, some cherry tomatoes, and herbs, and you are good to go.

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch fresh asparagus, woody ends clipped and discarded
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • parmesan cheese, to taste, grated
  • fresh mint or parsley, to taste, finely chopped
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • lemon wedges, to taste, for garnish

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Season the asparagus with the salt and the pepper and toss until they are coated.
  • Arrange the seasoned asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Bake the asparagus just until the bases are easily pierced through by a fork, about 9-12 minutes for thin asparagus and about 15-20 minutes for thick asparagus.
  • Transfer the cooked asparagus to a serving dish.
  • Season the cooked asparagus with the lemon zest, the lemon juice, the parmesan cheese, the mint, and the red pepper flakes and toss to combine.
  • Serve the asparagus garnished with the lemon wedges.
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