What's Cookin'? Merritt's Oven-Roasted Asparagus [Recipe]

Merritt Bates-Thomas is back for another edition of What's Cookin'? and she's serving up an oven-roasted recipe that is quick, easy, delicious and healthy. Check out her asparagus recipe that is ready to eat in just twenty minutes.

Merritt Bates-Thomas

OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Olive Oil
Asparagus
Pepper
Fresh Garlic (2 cloves for every 10 to 15 spears)
Parmesan Cheese for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small baking dish, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil for each 10 to 15 spears Wash asparagus and cut about 1 to 1 1/2 inches off the bottom of each spear. Place in baking dish and gently toss to coat asparagus with oil. Sprinkle with ground pepper. Place 2 cloves of garlic in garlic press and mix in with asparagus spears. Roast in oven for 5 - 10 minutes and try not to over cook. The asparagus will continue to cook for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Merritt Bates-Thomas is a Nutrition Services Supervisor with Green River District Health Department.

What's Cookin'? is sponsored each week by Murphy Appliance Company in Owensboro!

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