Oven Roasted Asparagus

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   Preheat oven to 425 F.

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   Holding the middle and lower end of one stalk of asparagus, bend until it breaks. Usually about 3 inches will break off. Discard the tough end of the stalk. Line up the rest of the stalks on a cutting board and cut them all at about the same point. Or if you want, do like I do and break each one. This breaks off the woody end and leaves just the tender part to eat. Wash and dry the asparagus.

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   On a large baking sheet place the asparagus and drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of good quality olive oil.

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   Next sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat all the asparagus spears.

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   Roast for 7 - 10 minutes for tender-crisp and 10 - 13 minutes for soft asparagus.

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   Serve with mayonnaise or eat just by themselves.

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   Ever since I started roasting asparagus, I don't use mayonnaise anymore because it has so much more natural flavor than before.

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   Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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