Food & Cooking Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Dill 3.5 (21) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 19, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Romulo Yanes Servings: 4 Lemon and dill are the perfect compliment to the sweet, grassy flavor of asparagus. Roasting asparagus intensifies its sweetness. Ingredients 2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds), trimmed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and browned in spots, 20 minutes. Toss with red-pepper flakes, dill and lemon zest. Rate it Print