Roasted Asparagus

Roasted asparagus is a healthy and tasty side to any dinner.  I love the lemon flavor in the asparagus along with fish.  When the weather is too hot to turn on the oven, this recipe can be thrown on the grill.  You can use foil or a grill basket - either way works perfectly.  It's tender, yet still has some crunch, and is loaded with flavor.

1 bunch asparagus

1 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 lemon, juiced

salt

pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Trim and rinse the asparagus, then pat it dry.
3. Place asparagus on baking sheet.  Lightly drizzle with approximately 1 tablespoon olive oil, squeeze lemon juice over asparagus, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Using your hands (or kitchen tongs), gently toss asparagus to coat.  Spread asparagus in an even layer.
5. Bake for 10 minutes.