Easy Roasted Asparagus

Name: Easy Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

"Asparagus is a perfect choice when you have to put together a quick meal but you want to use healthy vegetables," says Jennifer Shaw of Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Place the asparagus on an ungreased baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; turn to coat. Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 43 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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