Garlic Roasted Asparagus

By Debbileigh

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds asparagus, ends trimmed
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• coarse sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a small pot, heat the oil, garlic, onion powder and parsley on medium-low heat. Cook for 3 minutes, until the mixture is fragrant but not browned.

Spread asparagus in a single layer on the prepared pan. Lightly sprinkle with coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Drizzle on the garlic-oil misture.

Roast for 8 - 10 minutes, until the asparagus are bright green; do not overcook.

Transfer to a platter and grate Parmesan cheese to taste on top, serve hot.