INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Spice tip: Smoked paprika adds subtle depth without overpowering fresh spring asparagus.
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spread asparagus on a sheet pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Roast 10–12 minutes until tender.
- Finish with fresh lemon zest before serving.
Follow the recipe step by step!
Fuel & Flavor - FRESH STARTS
Add, don't subtract!
Focus on adding fiber rich produce and legumes into your day to keep you full for longer and keep your GI tract happy rather than focusing on restricting things from your diet.
Choose what's in season.
Buying produce that is in season will both decrease the price and increase flavor. For April, common vegetable items are asparagus, artichokes, peas, radishes, spinach. Depending on where you live, you can get some early strawberries, rhubarb, lemon, grapefruit, and kiwi.
Hydrate!
Our bodies don’t function as well when they are not hydrated. Try increasing your water intake by just one glass or water bottle per day by utilizing flavored water, sparkling water, or a new fun reusable water bottle.
Consider protein options.
Try making at least one dinner per week meat free by using beans or nuts as your protein source. Check out the recipe from March in our Wellness Blog for a yummy black bean option.