Lemon Roasted Asparagus

This healthy vegetable side dish, pepped up with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, is a perfect accompaniment to roasted meat or poultry.

Preparation Time 20 minutes

Serves : 3-4

Ingredients :

1 pound asparagus cleaned and trimmed

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1/2 lime squeezed to get juice

2 tbsp olive oil

1 spring onion chopped finely

salt to taste

pepper to taste

Method :

• Preheat the oven to 400 degree F
• Line a baking sheet with foil and arrange the asparagus in a single layer on a tray
• Drizzle the olive oil on the asparagus and toss it gently.
• Then combine balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, chopped spring onions, salt and pepper in a bowl and pour it on the asparagus and toss it again.
• Roast it in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until it turns tender and lightly brown.
• Plate it and pour the left over marinade from the baking tray on the asparagus and serve immediately.