Roasted Asparagus & Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce

Perfectly roasted asparagus with a flavorful creamy cilantro-lime sauce.

This recipe contains , asparagus, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, , cilantro (fresh), greek yogurt (plain), sour cream, garlic (fresh), limes, maple syrup, paprika, salt

3 Servings

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 10 min

Ingredients:

• For Roasted Asparagus
• 1 lb. asparagus (usually, a bunch is about a pound)
• 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 ds. salt
• For Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
• 1 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro
• 3/4 cup(s) greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup(s) sour cream
• 3 clove(s) garlic
• 1 tbsp. lime juice
• 2 tsp. maple syrup
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• 2. Wash the asparagus and snap or chop off the bottoms of the stalks.
• 3. In a large bowl, toss in the olive oil and mix well.
• 4. Spread the asparagus on the baking sheet in a single layer and sprinkle garlic powder, oregano, and a tiny bit of salt on the asparagus.
• 5. Bake for about 8-10 minutes.
• 6. While the asparagus spears are cooking, prepare the creamy cilantro-lime sauce.
• 7. Rinse the cilantro and chop off the bottoms. It is fine to leave some of the stem in tact.
• 8. Add all ingredients into a food processor or blender and mix until well incorporated.
• 9. Remove the asparagus from the oven once they look tender. When they are slightly cool, drizzle on the creamy cilantro-lime sauce.