Lemon-Parmesan Broiled Asparagus

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
These special spears are packed with flavor, thanks to the lemon-garlic dressing they're tossed in before roasting. It's a simple, quick side that goes with almost anything. —Tina Repak, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler. In large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add asparagus; toss to coat. Place in a single layer on a wire rack over a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
  2. Broil 5-6 inches from heat until tender and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 156 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable.

These special spears are packed with flavor, thanks to the lemon-garlic dressing they're tossed in before roasting. It's a simple, quick side that goes with almost anything. —Tina Repak, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Recipe Creator
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