Lemon Poppy Seed Asparagus
Lemon Poppy Seed Asparagus makes a healthy, fresh, quick side dish. Tender, crisp oven-roasted asparagus with poppy seeds and fresh lemon.
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Servings: 4
Equipment
- large cookie sheet
- small bowl
- marinade brush
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- ½ tsp poppy seeds
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt and pepper each
Instructions
- Preheat oven 400°F.
- Wash asparagus then snap off the ends using your fingers to remove the woody part of the vegetable.Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a large cookie sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix oil, lemon juice and zest, poppy seeds, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brush lemon poppy seed mixture onto asparagus with a marinade brush.
- Bake until tender, but still crisp 8-10 minutes for thin asparagus, 10-15 minutes for thick asparagus. Serve hot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.