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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. Dishes like this do actually make me want to celebrate Valentine’s day. (I like the whole concept, but it’s not quite as fun when single, I guess???). Anyway, I think these will be happening on Friday hehe. No man means more asparagus for me, and more asparagus means h a p p i n e s s ;–)

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  5. Beautiful! The only snag is that I have to eat that platter ALL to myself on Vday 😉 #singlegirlproblems #iloveveggiessoitsnotreallyaproblem

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  6. Ok I have to admit I’m not even the biggest fan of asparagus, but this dish looks so good! Love all the flavours you used.

    It almost makes me wish we were staying in and cooking on Valentine’s Day… but we decided to go out somewhere. We’re just in the process of deciding on a restaurant! So far we’re looking at The Chase, Woodlot, Bar Isabel, and Aria in Toronto – have you been to any of those? Or do you have any other recommendations? 😀

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    1. Woodlot and Bar Isabel are amazing!!! Havent tried the others but if you do make sure you report back 😉

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  7. What a great idea! I love all the graphics you guys used so awesome. I have come more on board with asparagus in the last year, I used to absolutely hate it.

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  8. This not only is healthy, this also looks delicious. Props for the originality but also for the amazing pictures!

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  9. What a great idea ladies! I used to not like asparagus but in the last few years have become more of a fan, and I enjoy dressing it up with some EVOO, balsamic and almonds like you did here.

    I love that you love love, because I just love love too!! Since food is love to me, I love to make a really nice meal on Valentine’s Day for my hubby. We have been apart for like 4 V-Day’s in a row I think… but this year we’ll be together! WOOHOO!

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    1. plain asparagus ain’t so fun but adding all of the sprucings makes it awesome!!!

      So happy to find another Vday lover out there amongst all the haters!

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