Roasted Asparagus with Olive Oil and Lemon

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds medium asparagus, peeled
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°. In a baking dish, drizzle the asparagus with half of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Drizzle the asparagus with the remaining olive oil and the lemon juice and zest. Serve hot.