Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Crush and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
4
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Using a zester or handheld rasp-style grater, grate 1 teaspoon of zest from the lemon. Reserve the lemon for later use.
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Trim the rough ends from the asparagus and arrange the spears on the baking sheet.
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Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and the minced garlic.
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Roast on middle rack of oven until garlic is fragrant and asparagus is crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes.
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Check to see that asparagus is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate, and sprinkle the grated lemon zest over the asparagus.
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Slice the reserved lemon in half. Squeeze the juice of half of the lemon over the asparagus. Serve immediately.
8.98 g
Carbs
0.27 g
Fat
3.61 g
Protein
40.7 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Grain Free
Nut Free
Soy Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
Low Sugar
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Nutrition Per Serving
Energy
41 kcal(2%)
Total Fat
0 g(0%)
Saturated
1 g(4%)
Trans
0 g(0%)
Unsaturated
0 g(0%)
Cholesterol
0 mg(0%)
Total Carbs
9 g(3%)
Fiber
4 g(14%)
Sugars
3 g(9%)
Proteins
4 g(7%)
Sodium
295 mg(12%)
Polyunsaturated
0 g(0%)
Monounsaturated
2 g(0%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis
Glycemic Index 4 Moderate
Glycemic Load 1 Low
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