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    Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Charred Lemon

    Published: Mar 3, 2019 · Modified: Dec 25, 2023 · 5 Comments

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    This Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Charred Lemon is drizzled in olive oil, golden balsamic vinegar, lemon slices, and seasoning. It's fast, easy, and delicious!

    This Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Charred Lemon is drizzled with olive oil, white vinegar, and fresh lemon juice. It's fast, easy, and delicious!

    Oven-roasted asparagus and charred lemons on a plate

    If you've been smiling at the warmer weather forecasts, grinning at the flowering trees, and popping allergy pills like crazy-- you too may be enjoying spring.

    You know what else is fantastic in the spring?  Asparagus.

    When you aren't dodging water puddles, realizing you forgot your umbrella in the car, and debating on how to dress when it's frigid in the morning and downright hot in the afternoon, you should be eating asparagus.

    It's in season right now, and its crisp green goodness is the perfect addition to any springtime meal.  If you're looking for a simple and quick way to prepare your asparagus-- this Lemon Roasted Asparagus is just about as easy and delicious as you can get.

    A bunch of asparagus scattered on the counter

    Buying Asparagus

    When you're buying asparagus, you'll see bunches with thin stalks and thick stalks.

    For this recipe, buy either kind.

    Quick tip: If you're grilling or broiling asparagus, the thicker stalks will hold up to high heat better than the thin stalks.

    How to Trim Asparagus

    To trim your asparagus, cut off the "woody ends."

    What are the woody ends? 

    It's the part at the bottom of the stalks that is lighter than the rest of the stalk, and tougher to cut through.

    Basically, it's the part that won't soften when you cook it.

    Quick Tip: Some stalks might not need to be trimmed at all-- especially thinner stalks. 

    Cutting the Woody ends off the asparagus
    Trim the Woody Ends Off the Asparagus
    Asparagus in a Baking Dish
    Add Asparagus to a Baking Dish

    How to Make Oven-Roasted Asparagus

    To prepare this tasty side-dish, add the trimmed stalks to a baking dish or baking sheet, and drizzle them with a little olive oil, white wine vinegar, and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.

    Roast about ten minutes, until the stalks have softened and released some natural juices.

    While you make oven-roasted asparagus, char some lemon halves in a pan.

    When your asparagus is ready, remove it from the oily dish, and serve it with the charred lemons.

    Serve these roasted asparagus stalks while they're still hot, and try to avoid devouring them all before the rest of your meal is ready.

    Or-- go right ahead and eat them all, and serve the rest of the food with no regrets.

    Oven-roasted asparagus and charred lemons on a plate

    Want more SPRING recipe ideas?  Try these:

    • Rhubarb Recipes to Celebrate Spring
    • Veggie Wraps with Buffalo Cauliflower
    • Lemon Risotto with Roasted Cauliflower
    Oven-roasted asparagus and charred lemons on a plate
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    Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Charred Lemon

    This Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Charred Lemon is drizzled with olive oil, white vinegar, and fresh lemon juice. It's fast, easy, and delicious!
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 80kcal
    Freezer Friendly?
    No
    Will It Keep?
    No
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    Ingredients

    • 1 bunch of asparagus
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • pinch black pepper
    • 2 lemons

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450 F. 
    • Rinse asparagus and cut off the woody ends. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet or roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 TB oil, vinegar, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
    • Roast 10-12 minutes depending on the thickness of your asparagus.
    • While the asparagus roasts, heat the remaining 1 TB olive oil in a heavy bottom pan. 
    • Halve the lemons, remove any seeds near the cut, and set lemons cut-side down in the hot pan for 4-5 minutes until they're charred.
    • Remove asparagus from the pan, and serve immediately with the charred lemons.  Squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus, or allow guests to each have their own lemon half to juice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 80kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 293mg (13%) | Potassium: 87mg (2%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 42IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 29mg (35%) | Calcium: 16mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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    1. Debi at Life Currents says

      May 02, 2016 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      Roasted asparagus is one of my favorite veggies! It's something I make for myself when I get to have a treat! And, I love that you've added balsamic and lemon to these bad boys! Way to up the flavors! Yum!

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    2. carine says

      May 02, 2016 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      Simple recipes are always the best! I love lemon roasted asparagus even on the BBQ!

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      • champagne-tastes says

        May 02, 2016 at 6:01 pm

        Ooo it would be awesome on a BBQ!

        Reply
    3. Meg | Meg is Well says

      March 20, 2018 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      Those charred lemons are looking mighty delicious! I love lemon and oven roasted asparagus together.

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes says

        March 21, 2018 at 9:23 am

        I have a crush on those lemons 😉

        Reply
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