Lemon-Garlic Roasted Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts
Tender asparagus roasted until crisp-tender, finished with a bright lemon-garlic glaze and toasted pine nuts for a vibrant, simple side dish. This Mediterranean quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs asparagus, olive oil, and garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zest and 1 tablespoon juice
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; toss to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Roast for 12–15 minutes until tender-crisp, then remove from oven and toss with 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; return to oven for 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
- Step 3: Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (toasted in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden).
