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Roasted Asparagus and Tangerines

    Asparagus and tangerines are drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper then roasted until caramelized and tender. You will love this fast and easy side dish recipe!

    Roasted Asparagus with Tangerines

    As we transition from winter into spring, I can’t think of a better (or easier!) side dish to celebrate the season than this beautiful platter of roasted asparagus and tangerines topped with toasted almond slices and slivered scallions. 

    Roasted Asparagus with Tangerines and Toasted Almonds - a fast and easy side dish recipe

    We made roasted vegetables at least two or three nights a week which is why I’m always looking for new ways to change it up so my kids don’t get bored. My most recent solution? Adding Sunkist tangerines to the mix before popping the olive-oil tossed asparagus in the oven.

    Roasted Asparagus and Tangerines - a fresh spring side dish recipe

    The end result was the perfect balance of sweet, salty, crunchy and toasty. An ideal Easter or Passover side dish, your guests will love this modern twist on a classic.

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    Roasted Asparagus with Tangerines - a fresh and healthy spring side dish recipe

    Roasted Asparagus and Tangerines

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    Asparagus and tangerines are drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper then roasted until caramelized and tender. You will love this fast and easy side dish recipe!
    PREP: 5 mins
    COOK: 15 mins
    TOTAL: 20 mins
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    Servings: 4

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound asparagus spears (trimmed)
    • 2 Sunkist Gold Nuggets mandarin (peeled and segmented or Ojai Pixie tangerines)
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • slices lemon wedges (scallions and toasted almond – optional garnish)

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.
    • Place asparagus, tangerines, olive oil, salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag and shake until evenly coated. Spread in an even layer on baking sheet and roast until tender, 15-18 minutes.
    • Sprinkle with lemon juice, scallions and toasted almond slices if you wish before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 7.6gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6.9gSaturated Fat: 0.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 292mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 5.4g

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    Liz DellaCroce

    Liz Della Croce is the creator and author of The Lemon Bowl, a healthy food blog. Since 2010, Liz has been sharing delicious recipes that just so happen to be healthy. By using real ingredients with an emphasis on seasonality, Liz has built a growing audience of loyal readers who crave good food for their families. Click Here To Subscribe to my newsletter:

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