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Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze and Lemon Zest
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze and Lemon Zest

6 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze and Lemon Zest

Roasting asparagus spears with a little balsamic vinegar and lemon zest gives them a deep, almost smoky flavor and an attractive mahogany glaze. They make a wonderful accompaniment to egg dishes as well as poultry, meat and fish.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

167
Calories
4g
Protein
14g
Fat
11g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 20 to 25 asparagus spears, tough ends removed
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon zest

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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