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Roasted Asparagus and Red Peppers 

• Cooking spray

• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and fibrous stalks peeled

• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into ½ inch stripes

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon crusted red pepper

• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 

Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Spray a non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl combine the asparagus and red bell peppers strips. Spray with cooking spray. And the lemon juice, oil, salt and crushed red peppers; toss well to coat.

Arrange the vegetables on the baking sheet. Bake until tender, shaking the pan occasionally, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl, toss them with the lemon zest and serve.

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