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So why exactly is Valentine’s Day my favourite holiday? Because I am absolutely, head-over-heels in love with love. I have no idea where I got it from since my family is not the most lovey-dovey, but nevertheless I have turned out to be a real hopeless romantic.

I love love in all forms. A mom hugging her kid, a couple greeting each other after a long day, Oprah (Oprah = love). And don’t even get me started on weddings…I bawled my eyes out watching The Bachelor’s Catherine and Sean’s Wedding the other day. Then promptly called C and told him I started a pinterest board dedicated to all things wedding. He thinks I’m totally nuts, but was not at all surprised. Like I said, hopeless romantic.

lemon ginger asparagus with toasted almonds

Lemon Ginger Asparagus Ingredients

  • asparagus
  • olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • Dijon mustard
  • garlic cloves
  • ginger
  • lemon zest
  • sea salt
  • slivered almonds

How to Make Lemon Ginger Asparagus

STEP 1: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, ginger, lemon zest and sea salt.

STEP 2: Add the asparagus to the bowl and coat with the sauce.

STEP 3: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and spread the asparagus evenly across the sheets. Top with sliced lemon.

STEP 4: Bake at 400ºF for 7 minutes. After the initial baking, remove from the oven and flip the asparagus. Bake for an additional 8 minutes.

STEP 5:  While the asparagus is baking, roast the almonds in a small frying pan over medium heat until browned.

STEP 6: Remove the asparagus from the oven, top with the toasted almonds and enjoy!

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  • Author: Davida Lederle
  • Prep Time: 5 minute
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 bunches of asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • zest of one lemon (then chop lemon into slices)
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, ginger, lemon zest and sea salt.
  3. Add asparagus to bowl and coat with sauce (or use a large ziploc bag).
  4. Line TWO baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  5. Spread asparagus on sheets and top with sliced lemon.
  6. Place sheets in oven and bake for 7 mins.
  7. While asparagus is roasting add almonds to a small frying pan and cook over medium heat until browned (about 3-5 mins). Or use toaster oven.
  8. Remove sheets from oven and turn over asparagus as best as you can.
  9. Swap the rack each sheet was on and bake for another 8 mins.
  10. Remove from oven and top with toasted almond.
  11. Serve warm.

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113 Comments

  1. I love this whole meal plan!! I’ll be spending my Valentine’s night eating dinner with over-acheiving high schoolers at a scholarship dinner for work, but Saturday Riley’s taking me out for a real Valentine’s dinner/early B-day celebration for me. I can’t wait!!

    1. Can Riley come make one of his famous pizza’s for me on VDay?! Seeing as you’ll be busy he may need to find a way to occupy his time lol

  2. Wow, this entire meal is gorgeous. These asparagus look so tasty and so beautiful, but to be honest, I probably wouldn’t make them on V-day on account of the whole stinky pee thing ;). Hahahahahaha.

  3. Oh this sounds so amazing! I love everything! My husband is a huge fan of asparagus, and this is definitely a great way to spruce them up. Yum!

  4. What a fun post! My boyfriend and I both love asparagus so we will have to try thi for sure. Too bad my boyfriend doesn’t like scallops or thi would be a great meal all together.

    1. Maybe that will be his gift to you for Vday?! My Dad swore off scallops for years but I just recently got him to try them and he loved them!

  5. I’d LOVE to make this for Valentine’s Day but will have to make it another day because we are going to a wine/food tasting on V day! I know you that. That just means another day I’ll have to make a special meal for my man. Whoop Whoop! 🙂

  6. This is such an adorable idea! You guys rock. I also have to say I love that you are such a romantic! It’s so refreshing! Most people are so jaded these days it’s depressing. I’m not a traditional romantic but like you I LOVE love and will dissolve into a puddle of tears for anything even remotely sentimental.

  7. So much yummmmm–you totally nailed it! The asparagus looks delicious–actually the whole meal looks delicious. I’m glad to hear you’re also a hopeless romantic too. It’s kind of pathetic sometimes but, like you said, I just love love.

  8. All of these dishes look scrumptious, and yours is absolutely perfect, love!! The pictures turned out great!!

    1. Thanks Am 🙂 Was a struggle but it worked out! Of course FoodGawker won’t accept them…fml.

  9. Ohmygosh what a fun thing to organize! Love that you did this girl!
    Seriously that asparagus looks delish. I’m really lazy and can never think of a vegetable side dish to make, so I make asparagus in olive oil about 82 times a week.
    My husband will thank you for the variety. 😉