Tired of the same ole broccoli and green beans to get your veggies in? Sometimes we go for the tried and true, but this is worth changing up your routine. This 6 ingredient side (not counting the standard salt & pepper) is easy to whip up and makes for a beautiful and tasty side dish. It pairs well with grilled salmon or baked chicken and you can even incorporate the lemon in the protein. You will be going back for seconds with these flavorful greens!

 

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus

2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Trim the tough woody ends off the bottoms of the asparagus, and lay them out on the baking sheet. In a small bowl mix the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt and pepper together and drizzle over the asparagus.

Shake the pan to roll the asparagus in the seasoning. Then sprinkle panko bread crumbs over the top.

Roast on the upper rack for 7-10 minutes. 7 minutes for baby asparagus, and longer for thick asparagus. Serve warm.

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Quick tip: Don’t have a clove of garlic? You can use the jarred minced garlic in its place.

Recipe and image courtesy of A Spicy Perspective.