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Butter-Roasted Asparagus

A simple yet delicious side dish featuring tender asparagus roasted with butter for a rich flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Asparagus
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
Butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with melted butter, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Roasting
  1. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
  3. Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus before roasting.

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