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Asparagus is low in calories, can help lower blood pressure, and is cholesterol free! Below is an easy and nutritious recipe for Lemon Roasted Asparagus.

Ingredients:

                1 lb fresh asparagus

                2 tbsp olive oil

                2 cloves garlic, minced

                2 tbsp grated parmesan

                1 lemon, thinly sliced

                2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

                ½ tsp sea salt (optional)

                ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lined a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add asparagus, lemon slices, olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, ground black pepper, minced garlic, sea salt, and parmesan cheese to the baking sheet.
3. Toss to evenly coat.
4. Place in the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp on the outside and tender in the center.

Find more tasty vegetables and their health benefits starting on page 12 of Healthy You Spring 2020 UMR wellness magazine. 

You can access this magazine on the HU Portal under Personnel > Benefits > Wellness Handouts or by going to the home page of umr.com. On the right side of the page, click on the Healthy You Magazine tile. You do not need to be enrolled in the HU Health Plan to access this informational magazine. Healthy reading.