Roasted Asparagus

 

 

 

Ingredients

1. Asparagus spears -  15 - 20
2. Pepper powder - 1/2 - 3/4 tsp
3. Garlic - 1 -2 cloves minced
4. Olive oil - 2 tsp
5. Lemon juice - To taste
6. Salt - To taste ( I used garlic salt)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.

2. Wash the asparagus and trim off their hard woody ends. Pat with a paper towel. Spread them on an aluminium foil in a baking sheet. Rub them with olive oil, pepper powder, garlic and  salt.

3. Bake at 425 F for 12 - 14 mts turning them over in between, until lightly browned and tender. Adjust the seasonings. Sprinkle a little lemon juice and serve.