When asparagus is in season, you need to get cooking! Nowadays you can get asparagus year-round, but in-season and fresh is always best. This lemon asparagus recipe is simple, quick, and puts the asparagus on the center stage. Plus, it's cheap and delicious, and super family-friendly. Let's get roasting!
Asparagus is amazing. Nutritious, low in calories and a great source of fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K. Because of their fiber content, they help improve our digestion, plus since they are a good source of potassium, they can aid in lowering blood pressure. These green stem-like veggies are pretty magical, don't you think?
Best part? They are really tasty and easy to prepare! The most inexperienced cook could make these. Promise.
Pan Roasted Asparagus 1
These lemon asparagus are a perfect side dish for any plant-based entree recipe. It would go great with some marinated and grilled tofu or some bunless veggie burgers! They really go with anything, so get creative.
Taste and time commitment are very important factors when it comes to choosing a recipe, but there's another one we love to emphasize here. Any guesses? You've got it right: budget-friendly! This recipe is beyond inexpensive, especially if you shop in season.
Another big plus is the fact that you can use this recipe (or technique) to add to another dish. Like adding these to a creamy cashew pasta or a plant-based "cheesy" risotto. So good!
This roasted asparagus recipe is so versatile that you could even ditch the pan to make them in the grill, barbecue, or oven!
There you go! A basic, classic, and all-rounder recipe for you to file under "go to's" and don't forget you can use the same process for many other veggies. Like green beans, Brussels' sprouts, carrots, or even zucchini.
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