This page contains some affiliate links. Please review my disclosure policy.
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 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!
PrintLemon Ginger Asparagus with Toasted Almonds
- Prep Time: 5 minute
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, ginger, lemon zest and sea salt.
- Add asparagus to bowl and coat with sauce (or use a large ziploc bag).
- Line TWO baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Spread asparagus on sheets and top with sliced lemon.
- Place sheets in oven and bake for 7 mins.
- 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.
- Remove sheets from oven and turn over asparagus as best as you can.
- Swap the rack each sheet was on and bake for another 8 mins.
- Remove from oven and top with toasted almond.
- Serve warm.
Like this post? Here are more asparagus recipes to try:
Urgh V day. I expect to be peppered with love, hearts and all things tasty from you!
Asparagus is amazing and it’s meant to be in season here but $3.99 a tiny bunch does NOT seem to be a seasonal friendly price. I’ve tried asparagus with pine nuts but not almonds….Hello whole30 friendly food 😉
It’s $5 here IN season if that’s any consolation!
The whole meal is whole30 friendly cause Lexi is paleo!
We don’t celebrate Valentines Day, but we fly on a 1 week vacation in Spain on that day – does that count? I will have a huge piece fo salmon on a hot stone in my favorite restaurant at the beach.
Though I wouldn’t mind your side dish with it – I LOVE asparagus!! Would you consider joining me at the beach and serve? You can have my wine!
If you’re promising a beach and wine I am legit halfway across the atlantic. See you soon.
I’m becoming a hopeless romantic after this post – I’ve fallen in love with this dinner! Everything I could even want in a meal; bam, right here in these photos. Yum! You definitely got this!
Aw I love this! Valentine’s Day is a great holiday 🙂 I love your attitude about loving love. It shows through your food.
This looks amazing! I usually cook for Valentine’s Day because it is only a few days before my bday and I like to be taken out for the big day. This year I’ll be traveling so I will probably eat out BUT I pinned this because I would so make this next year! What a fabulous idea! Everything looks amazing!
Thanks Britt! I might be making this next year too cause after this bake-off I’m thinking of sleeping all through vday lol
OMG…can I make this all AND eat it all myself for my solo V-day festivities?! I think yes.
I think you should come over instead…and bring some brussels.
Davida, you are hillarious.:) Asparagus looks delish! And that #lambisfordummies recipe.:)
Well asparagus is one of my fav veggies so it’s a given I’ll be obsessed with this ;). And aaaaaaaah I want that cocktail with it please!
This post is adorable! I love that you love love so much! Too many loves?
Anyways, this asparagus dish is perfect because I have all the ingredients at home right now!
Never too many loves 😉
What a fun idea! All of the food and the drink looks fabulous! Just how did you manage to make asparagus look so beautiful?!
I won’t lie, it was a struggle! Especially beside all of the other bloggers who are unbelievably talented!