Walnut-Roasted Asparagus with Walnut Mint Gremolata 

Author: California Walnuts

Tender roasted asparagus is topped with crunchy walnuts and a bright walnut-mint gremolata for a fresh and zesty bite.

Walnut-Roasted Asparagus with Walnut Mint Gremolata 
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

Ingredients:

Walnut-Roasted Asparagus
 2 lbs Asparagus, ends trimmed
 ¼ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
 ¼ cup California walnuts
Walnut Mint Gremolata
 ½ cup California walnuts, finely chopped
 1 clove Large garlic
 Zest of 1 medium lemon, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 ¼ cup Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation:

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Add prepared asparagus to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.

2

Transfer to the oven and roast for about 20 minutes, tossing halfway, until the asparagus is tender and lightly charred. Halfway through, add the walnuts to the side of the baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes. When the walnuts are toasted and fragrant, remove from the baking sheet carefully and chop. Add them back onto pan with the asparagus and toss to combine.

3

In the meantime, prepare the gremolata. In a medium bowl, toss together walnuts, garlic, lemon zest and juice, mint, salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside until ready to serve.

4

Once the asparagus is roasted and walnuts are toasted and chopped, transfer to a serving platter, spooning the gremolata over top. Serve!

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

¼


Amount per serving
Calories430
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g48%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 8g

Calcium 90mg7%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 920mg20%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.