Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus (can also use bell peppers, onions, zucchini, eggplant, cauliflower or broccoli)
• 2 Tablespoons olive or grape seed oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 Tablespoon Italian herb seasoning

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°.

Break off the woody ends of the asparagus.

Place asparagus in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Drizzle the oil over the asparagus.

Sprinkle on seasoning; toss the asparagus to evenly coat with oil and seasonings.

Bake about 20 minutes.

If desired, sprinkle a pinch of coarse salt on the asparagus right before serving.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Details

Per serving (1/4 of recipe)

Calories: 55

Fat: 5 gm

Saturated Fat: 1 gm

Carbohydrates: 3 gm

Sodium: 0 (unless salt is added)

Fiber: 2