Asparagus

4 servings; 38 calories per serving









Ingredients:

1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tsp extra- virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste (optional)
1/4 teaspoon each: dried thyme, oregano, basil and black pepper
Optional garnish: diced tomato

Directions
Heat oven to 350degF. Toss the asparagus in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or a shallow 3-quart casserole pan with the olive oil, kosher salt if desired, thyme, oregano, basil and black pepper. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in the dish. Bake uncovered 12 to 13 minutes for thin asparagus or 15 to 18 minutes or thick asparagus, or until crisp-tender. Garnish with tomato if desired.

Nutrition Information
Total fat 1.5 g
Saturated fat 0.2 g
Healthy fats 1.1 g
Fiber 1.4 g
Carbohydrates 5 g
Sugar 1.8 g
Protein 2.9 g

Mark loved it. Right now I think I like it better boiled. Crisp asparagus was not appealing to me. Flavor was okay.