Crisp/tender asparagus spears with roasted garlic cloves

Ingredients

1	pound asparagus spears
2	tbs olive oil
1/4	tsp salt
1/4	tsp pepper
8	cloves garlic

Directions

1. Toss the asparagus spears and whole garlic cloves with olive oil until coated.
   
   
2. Toss with salt & pepper and arrange on a baking sheet, not touching, garlic cloves at one end, separate from the asparagus
   
   
3. Preheat oven to 350 and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the garlic is begining to turn golden and soft
   
   
4. Mash the garlic and toss with the asparagus before serving.
   
   

Categories

Side Dish, Vegetarian

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points No cholesterol High in dietary fiber High in iron High in vitamin A High in vitamin C