Citrus-roasted Asparagus

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 seedless oranges
• 2 lemons
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 lbs asparagus spears
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2-2 teaspoons tarragon leaves
• sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees. from one orange and one lemon, cut 1/8 x 2-inch strips, being careful not to cut into the bitter pith. set aside. from the same orange and lemon squeeze a total of 2 tablespoons juice; set aside.
• 2 thinly slice remaining orange and lemon; drizzle slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil. place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper; set aside.
• 3 wash asparagus; break off woody bases at the point where the spear easily bends. place spears in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. sprinkle with garlic, tarragon, and citrus strips. drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat spears. spread in a single layer and season with salt and pepper.
• 4 roast asparagus and citrus slices 12-15 minutes, turning once or twice with tongs, until asparagus is tender and citrus begins to brown. transfer to a serving platter.
• 5 meanwhile, for vinaigrette, in small dish whisk together reserved juices and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. drizzle over roasted asparagus, citrus, and garlic. sprinkle with roasted citrus slices. serve warm.