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Roasted Asparagus

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Serves: 3-4


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large bunch asparagus
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional:

  • nutritional yeast, lemon zest, garlic powder, lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Wash asparagus well and then shake off/pat dry.
  3. Chop off woody ends (either by chopping with knife or breaking off with hands).
  4. Place asparagus in roasting pan/large cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil and toss around to coat. Arrange asparagus on the pan so that each spear is separated from the others.
  5. Roast in the oven for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown and to your preferred taste. Note: thicker stalks may take slightly longer to cook; really thin stalks slightly less time).
  6. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.