Roasted Asparagus: It smells so good!

Besides smelling so good, roasted asparagus is a earthly and healthy dish to add to your daily diet. Here is a reliable recipe that you may find.

• Yield: 4 Servings
• Total Time: 15 Minutes
• Prep Time: 5 Minutes
• Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound fresh asparagus
• 1 medium lemon, zested
• 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1⁄2 tsp. black pepper

Directions

Preheat your oven to 500°F. Arrange asparagus on an aluminum foil and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil; toss until well coated. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and fold the edges of foil to make a tray. Roast the asparagus in the oven for about 5 minutes; toss and continue roasting for 5 minutes more or until browned. Sprinkle the roasted asparagus with nutmeg, salt, zest and pepper to serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 55; Total Fat: 3.8 g; Carbs: 4.7 g; Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g; Protein: 2.5 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 293 mg

Also, try our favorite chicken recipe.