Oven-Roasted Asparagus (2 P+)

Last night was a milestone.  It was the first time I cooked asparagus.  I'm not sure why it took so long.  I think I was afraid.  But I don't really know what I was afraid of.  This recipe is so simple and elegant.  It was the perfect compliment to the Skillet Rosemary Chicken, and it would be fantastic next to a steak marinated in Savory Garlic Marinade.  Yum!

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

1 bunch thin asparagus spears trimmed

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated

1 clove garlic minced

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 lemon juiced

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.

Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp lemon juice just before serving.

Serves 4.

2 WW Points+ per serving

Slightly adapted from AllRecipes.com