Roasted Asparagus with Red Peppers and Lemon
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Total Time
24 min
Prep
6 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Not only is roasting one of the easiest ways to prepare a vegetable, but it’s also the best way to bring out its natural sweetness. This simple recipe takes 25 minutes to make and requires just 7 ingredients. Asparagus and red peppers are flavoured with a little lemon juice, olive oil, and red pepper flakes for a touch of heat and roasted in the oven until tender. Peak season for asparagus is March through June. Select spears that are fresh and firm with compact tips. They should be straight and round and should snap easily when bent. Contrary to popular belief, spears with larger diameters are just as tender as slender spears.
Ingredients
Asparagus
1 pound(s), trimmed
Red bell pepper
1 large, seeded and cut into 1⁄2-inch strips
Fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp(s)
Olive oil
1 tsp(s)
Table salt
½ tsp(s)
Crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp(s)
Lemon zest
1 tsp(s), grated