Thyme-Garlic Roasted Asparagus

From Cooking Light, June 2007. This is a delicious way to prepare asparagus and it works well with green beans, too.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  garlic cloves, minced
•  cooking spray
• 1  lb asparagus, trimmed
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Spread garlic in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange asparagus in an even layer over garlic; drizzle with oil. Combine thyme and salt; sprinkle evenly over asparagus. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, turning once.