Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of asparagus ((about 1 pound, 450g))
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F.

2. 2

   Trim or break the woody ends of the asparagus. (This should be about 1 to 2 inches off the bottom.)

3. 3

   Place the asparagus on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.

4. 4

   Roast for 9 to 12 minutes for thin to medium-width asparagus until the tips have crisped up and a paring knife inserts easily into the stalks. (For thicker pieces of asparagus, roast for 15 to 20 minutes.)

5. 5

   Drizzle the asparagus with lemon juice and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.