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Roasted Asparagus With Parmesan
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This effortless side dish showcases asparagus at its seasonal best. It's elegant enough for a holiday meal but too easy to save for just special occasions.
-- Deborah Geering, for the Journal-Constitution
Hands on time: 5 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4
Ingredients:
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1 bunch asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse and dry the asparagus; snap off any tough or dry ends. Place the asparagus in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil; turn to thoroughly coat the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
Roast asparagus in the oven, stirring once or twice, until they are crisp-tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese and return to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese melts. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and an extra turn of pepper before serving.
Roast asparagus in the oven, stirring once or twice, until they are crisp-tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese and return to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese melts. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and an extra turn of pepper before serving.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 107 calories (percent of calories from fat, 81), 4 grams protein, 1 gram carbohydrates, trace fiber, 10 grams fat (3 grams saturated), 8 milligrams cholesterol, 220 milligrams sodium
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