Roasted Asparagus

Once you've tasted roasted asparagus, you may never want steamed again!

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
Lemon juice for sprinkling

Cooking Directions:

1. Wash asparagus and cut off tough ends of stalks. Toss with olive oil, minced garlic and salt. Spread on oiled cookie sheet.
2. Bake in oven 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 30 minutes, turning after 10 minutes. Cooking time will vary according to how thick the asparagus is and how done you prefer them.
3. Serve with a sprinkling of lemon juice.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Honeysuckle White, a division of Cargill, Incorporated. Used with permission.