Roasted Asparagus with Mushrooms

Simple understated elegance for your table.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs  medium asparagus, tough stem ends trimmed
• 1⁄2 lb  medium white button mushrooms, stemmed nd quartered
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
•  salt, perferably the coarse variety,and freshly ground pepper,to taste
• 2 -3  teaspoons  balsamic vinegar or 2 -3  teaspoons sherry wine vinegar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425*.
2. In a non-stick baking baking sheet with sides, toss the asparagus and mushrooms with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Spread the vegetables in a single layer.
4. Roast for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and browned, turning once or twice.
5. Place vegetables on a serving platter.
6. Sprinkle vegetables with vinegar and toss gently to combine.
7. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.
9. Makes 4 servings.