Roasted Asparagus with Mushrooms

By garciamoss

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs medium asparagus, tough stem ends trimmed
• 1/2 lb medium white button mushrooms, stemmed & quartered
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt, perferably the coarse variety,and freshly ground pepper,to taste
• 2 -3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or 2 -3 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425*.

In a non-stick baking baking sheet with sides, toss the asparagus and mushrooms with the oil and season with salt and pepper.

Spread the vegetables in a single layer.

Roast for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and browned, turning once or twice.

Place vegetables on a serving platter.

Sprinkle vegetables with vinegar and toss gently to combine.

Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 4 servings.