Roasted Garlic Asparagus

 ROASTED-GARLIC 
ASPARAGUS

SUSIE FISHBEIN MARCH 2011 epicurious.com
YIELD: Makes 6 servings


INGREDIENTS:
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped parsley
• 2 pounds thin asparagus, ends trimmed
• Fleur de sel or coarse sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATION:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a large jelly-roll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. In a small pot, heat the oil, garlic, onion powder, and parsley on medium-low heat. Cook for 3 minutes, until the garlic mixture is fragrant but not browned.
  4. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared pan. Lightly sprinkle with coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Drizzle on the garlic-oil mixture. • Roast for 8-10 minutes, until the asparagus are bright green; do not overcook.
  5. Transfer to a platter and serve hot.

Comments

Laura said…
WW followers, use an olive oil spray instead of the 1/2 cup olive oil and this recipe would be zero points.