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California Roasted Asparagus

1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cleaned
Olive oil

Minced garlic to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

Balsamic Vinagrette or reduced balsalmic syrup

1. Toss asparagus spears in olive oil and minced garlic.
2. Place on baking sheet (single layer). Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Roast, uncovered, at 450 degrees, shaking asparagus pan once or twice to turn spears, about 12 minutes.
4. When done, asparagus should be crisp-tender.
5. After asparagus is plated, drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette or reduced balsamic syrup.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of California Asparagus Commission.