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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 16, 2013
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Try this delicious twist on Spring's first vegetables by adding some Old El Paso® taco seasoning!

Mexican Roasted Asparagus

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 1/2 lb fresh asparagus spears
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 425°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil. Set lemon peel aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, mix lemon juice, oil and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix; set aside. Wash asparagus; break off tough ends where stalks snap easily. If desired, peel stems off spears. Place asparagus in 1 pan. Drizzle with oil mixture; toss until asparagus is evenly coated. Divide asparagus between pans, arranging in single layer.
  • Step 
    3
    Roast uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with lemon peel.

Nutrition

90 Calories
7g Total Fat
2g Protein
5g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
90
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
190mg
8%
Potassium
190mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
2g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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