Roasted Asparagus Vinaigrette

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, bottoms trimmed
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 450*. lightly grease a large shallow roasting pan or half sheet pan with oil.
• 2 arrange the asparagus in a single uncrowded layer in the prepared pan. drizzle 2 tbsp of oil over the asparagus and roll to coat evenly.
• 3 roast the asparagus for about 15 min, until it it lightly browned, shaking the pan occasionally for even cooking.
• 4 meanwhile, combine the garlic and vinegar in a small bowl. whisk in remaining 3 tbsp of oil until it is fully incorporated. season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 5 when the asparagus is done, transfer to a serving platter. drizzle with vinaigrette. sprinkle with additional salt and pepper, if desired. set aside for at least 30 min to blend the flavors.
• 6 serve at room temperature.