Roasted Asparagus with Lemon-Almond Pesto
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon-Almond Pesto is a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe with 6 servings. This side dish has 120 calories, 6g of protein, and 8g of fat per serving. For $1.6 per serving, this recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Easter. 1198 people found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. A mixture of salt, asparagus, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 20 minutes. It is brought to you by Oh My Veggies. Overall, this recipe earns a tremendous spoonacular score of 98%. Users who liked this recipe also liked Roasted Asparagus With Pesto, Lemon Almond Asparagus, and Green Beans with Lemon-Almond Pesto.
Servings: 6
Preparation duration: 5 minutes
Cooking duration: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 c. almonds (I like using raw, but roasted work too)
2 bunches asparagus, ends trimmed
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
salt + pepper to taste
Equipment:
baking sheet
oven
food processor
Cooking instruction summary:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Spray 2 rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray. Place asparagus on sheets in a single layer and spray tops with additional cooking spray. Roast for 10-15 minutes or until tender (thinner asparagus will take closer to 10 minutes).Combine almonds, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in food processor and process until roughly chopped. Spoon over asparagus before serving.
Step by step:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Spray 2 rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.
2. Place asparagus on sheets in a single layer and spray tops with additional cooking spray. Roast for 10-15 minutes or until tender (thinner asparagus will take closer to 10 minutes).
3. Combine almonds, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in food processor and process until roughly chopped. Spoon over asparagus before serving.
Nutrition Information:
covered percent of daily need
