Roasted Asparagus

Roasting a vegetable brings out a sweetness.  Asparagus is bitter, so a sweetness is a nice contrast. You must use high heat to get the proper effect.

Ingredients

Asparagus spears

Kosher salt

black pepper

olive oil

Non-standard Supplies

None

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450
2. Break asparagus*
3. Spread asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet
4. Drizzle with olive oil
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
6. Bake in oven until they begin to wrinkle, rolling occasionally.

*Breaking asparagus means to bend the spear and let it find its natural break point.  The lower portion is too woody and fibrous, so throw that away.