Roasted Asparagus

Once you try roasted asparagus, you will never want to cook it any other way. This easy but elegant recipe makes a delicious snack as well as a great buffet entree, and it's a wonderful way to include veggies in your meal plan

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 10  medium asparagus spears, well mashed and course ends snapped off
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon  grated parmesan cheese
• 2  slices  Italian bread, toasted

Directions

1. preheat oven to 400F.
2. Dry asparagus on paper towels.
3. Place spears in a shallow roaster.
4. Drizzle spears with oil and turn to coat.
5. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
6. Roast 10 mins til spears are tender.
7. Remove to a plate and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
8. Serve on toasted Italian bread slices.