Roasted Asparagus and Peas with Lemon is an easy side dish that’s bursting with flavor. Fresh asparagus and peas are drizzled with olive oil, roasted until tender, and then topped with a lemon zest mixture. Simple, fresh, and delicious, this will become your new favorite way to eat your veggies!
I’ve been on an asparagus kick lately, and I’m proud of it!
First, there was this Roasted Lemon Parmesan Asparagus.
Next came this Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Feta.
And now, I’m sharing this Roasted Asparagus and Peas with Lemon. I’m rounding out the trifecta and couldn’t be more pleased.
If you’ve been hanging around here long enough, you know that I love my veggies. From this broccoli, to those potatoes and these green beans, I love them all. And asparagus? It steals my heart every single time. As do peas. I feel like they’re an underrated veggie, so I’ve been trying to make them more often (have you tried these Peas with Bacon and Feta yet?).
The hubster also loves asparagus and peas, so we eat them quite often in our house. And that means that I’m always on the hunt for new ways to prepare them. Broiled, steamed, and roasted, I’ve tried it all. And you know what? I love ’em all, too.
But, I’ve never tried asparagus and peas together before, so I knew it was time to introduce the two.
My inspiration for this recipe came from The Pioneer Woman. I love Ree, love her show, love her blog, and absolutely love her recipes. So when I saw that she made an easy asparagus and pea dish, I knew I had to do the same.
Roasted Asparagus and Peas with Lemon is an easy side dish that’s bursting with flavor. Fresh asparagus and peas are drizzled with olive oil, roasted until tender, and then topped with a lemon zest mixture. Simple, fresh, and delicious, this will become your new favorite way to eat your veggies!
Roasting asparagus is my favorite way to prepare it. It’s quick, easy, and takes about 10 minutes from start to finish. And the result? Perfectly roasted asparagus that’s slightly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
And peas. Did you know you can roast them, too? They don’t need to cook as long as the asparagus does, but they work wonders in the oven.
Now, let’s talk about that lemon zest! It’s the key ingredient to this Roasted Asparagus and Peas with Lemon Zest. Simply zest one lemon and then use the juice over the asparagus and peas. You’ll get double the lemon flavor, which means it’s extra good.
So if you’re looking for a new way to prepare those veggies, then this is it! The lemon flavor takes asparagus and peas to a whole new level, and I guarantee you’ll love it!
Looking for more vegetable recipes? I’ve got you covered!
- Roasted Parmesan Herb Sweet Potatoes
- Grilled Garlic Herb Corn with Tomatoes and Walnuts
- Loaded Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus and Peas with Lemon
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 lemon zested and cut in half
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper or lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange asparagus on an even layer on baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat the asparagus. Bake for 7-8 minutes.
- Remove from oven, add peas and juice from one lemon. Toss to coat. Return to oven and bake for 3-4 minutes, or until peas and asparagus are tender.
- While veggies are roasted, mix lemon zest, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over asparagus and peas.
- Serve immediately.
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