Recipe : Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus starts appearing in grocery stores in the early spring. Roasted, it is crisp, sweet, and wonderful.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. asparagus

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil

• 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

Clean asparagus, and take each stalk in your hands. Bend the stalk, and the asparagus will naturally snap at the point where it becomes tough. Place the tips on a heavy baking pan and toss with the olive oil. Roast at 425 degrees F for 5-10 minutes, until asparagus is tender and begins to brown. It can also be roasted at 400 degrees F for 8-12 minutes, or 375 degrees F. for 12-16 minutes. Serves 4