Roasted Asparagus With Garlic Dressing

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs fresh asparagus
• 1 1/2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce (if using regular soy sauce, add 2 tablespoons more water) or 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (if using regular soy sauce, add 2 tablespoons more water)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons water

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 475 degrees. snap off the tough woods ends of the asparagus and rinse the spears. drain on paper towels. spread the asparagus out on a cookie sheet and brush or toss with the olive oil.
• 2 roast the asparagus 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. alternatively, you can grill or steam the asparagus for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender. arrange the asparagus on a serving plate.
• 3 stir together the ingredients of the garlic dressing until the sugar has dissolved. pour over the asparagus or serve as a dipping sauce. serve warm or at room temperature.