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roast lemon asparagus with mint

Recipe by
Kathy Klein
The Villages, FL

This is a Taste of Home recipe.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For roast lemon asparagus with mint

  • 1 lg
    lemon
  • 1 lb
    asparagus
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh mint leaves

How To Make roast lemon asparagus with mint

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut 4 thin slices from center of lemon, halve slices. Squeeze and reserve 1 tablespoon juice from remaining lemon halves.
  • 2
    Place asparagus and lemon slices on small rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil , stir to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Bake 10 to 13 minutes until asparagus is just crisp tender, turning once or twice.
  • 4
    Sprinkle with half of the mint, bake 1 minute.
  • 5
    Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and tablespoon lemon juice.

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