Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Glucides nets Atkins™
Style:American
Cook Time:15 Minutes
Phase:Phase 1
Difficulty:Moderate
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2lbAsparagus
- 2tablespoonExtra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1tspSalt
- 0 1/2tspBlack Pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil.
- Rinse asparagus, and snap off tough ends. Lightly pat dry. Spread asparagus out in pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix with your hands to distribute seasonings. Pat into a single layer.
- Bake until asparagus are tender and lightly crisped; about 15 minutes. Shake pan once or twice during baking time.
Cooking Tip
Shaking the pan while cooking allows for even cooking on all sides of the asparagus.