Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus

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Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus is a citrusy-garlic veggie side dish that is ready to go in about 20 minutes and only needs five whopping ingredients to make! Vegetable recipes never tasted so good! {Paleo + Vegan}

If, like me, you’re used to ignoring asparagus, may I suggest a perusal of, followed by a second glance at, this Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus recipe? It is absolutely fantastic. I’ve been on a roasted vegetable kick lately, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.

Whereas canned and frozen asparagus often turn out soggy, this roasted asparagus recipe is juicy, crispy, and savory. The citrusy lemon balances out the piquant garlic. The coconut oil gives the asparagus a buttery flavor, and all without adding dairy to the recipe. Ultimately, Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus is a decadent side dish one might expect to find in a fancy restaurant.

To get a balanced flavor, I suggest adding the lemon juice, garlic, and sea salt to the melted coconut oil. But you can sprinkle the sea salt and pressed garlic on the asparagus separately, if you wish. The key to a delicious roasted asparagus stalk is to keep the cook time short. Think about 10-12 minutes, otherwise you’ll have soggy asparagus. And nobody wants that!

So, Spiriteds, let’s do this! Let’s give fresh asparagus some love and add it to our vegetable routine! 

Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus ingredients

This is such a rich vegetable recipe that you might expect the ingredient list to be long and complicated. But it’s not. Short, sweet, citrusy, and savory. That’s how we’re going to do things!

• Fresh asparagus. Remove the tough ends of the stalks.
• Lemon juice. Although you can’t be fresh lemon juice, bottled will also work.
• Fresh garlic. We press our garlic so it evenly coats the asparagus, and since a little goes a long way we start with less and add more as desired.
• Coconut oil. Coats the asparagus well, holding all the ingredients together.
• Sea salt. Stirred in the coconut oil or sprinkled over the top of the asparagus.

How to make Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus

It helps to have a baking sheet for this recipe. This ensures the asparagus stalks roast evenly.

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a small dish, combine the melted coconut oil, lemon juice, garlic, and sea salt. Set aside.
3. Trim the tough ends from the asparagus stalks and discard. Place the asparagus in a large mixing bowl and pour the coconut oil mixture over the top. Knead the asparagus stalks so they are evenly coated with the drizzle. Then spread the asparagus stalks on the parchment-lined baking sheet, without overlapping them. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating once halfway through the cook time. Serve immediately.

Side note: This recipe is best enjoyed right after roasting. And if you find some of the stalks are still tough on the ends, even after roasting, then trim them before serving.

Recipe Best Practices

• Don’t over-roast the asparagus. Just 10-12 minutes is what it takes to create a flavorful concoction.
• Trim the tough stalks before roasting. But take a moment to remove any that are still tough after roasting. It’s hard to tell sometimes just which stalks are freshest before they’re roasted. So I give the roasted asparagus another once-over before serving. This way if any edges are tough, then I can remove them. On the flip side, sometimes I see certain stalks are wilted and soggy, so I’ll trim those, too, or remove them altogether.
• Season with lemon and sea salt to taste. To get the right balance of citrusy/salty flavors, start with smaller amounts of each and add more as desired.

More tasty side dish recipes!!!

If you’re in the market for more side dishes, then check out these tasty recipes!

• Seasoned Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
• Spicy Garlic-Roasted Broccoli
• Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole

Spiriteds, stay well and stay wild. Jump into the fun when you can, and always remember I’m glad you’re here. ❤️

Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus

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Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus is a citrusy-garlic veggie side dish that is ready to go in about 20 minutes and only needs five whopping ingredients to make! vegetable recipes never tasted so good! {Paleo + Vegan}

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Side Dishes
• Method: Oven
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• 1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends of stalks removed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 – 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (bottled will also work)
• 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, pressed or minced
• 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a small dish, combine the melted coconut oil, lemon juice, garlic, and sea salt. Set aside.
3. Trim the tough ends from the asparagus stalks and discard. Place the asparagus in a large mixing bowl and pour the coconut oil mixture over the top. Knead the asparagus stalks so they are evenly coated with the drizzle. Then spread the asparagus stalks on the parchment-lined baking sheet, without overlapping them. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating once halfway through the cook time. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Fresh lemon juice or bottled lemon juice will work. Add more or less as desired.
• This recipe is best enjoyed right after the roasting process is complete.