ROASTED ASPARAGUS
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs. Fresh young Asparagus
½ Basket Cherry Tomatoes
Kalamata or Ripe Black Olives
Fresh Basil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt & freshly ground Black Pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Wash & peel the Asparagus; wash and halve the Tomatoes.
- Drain and slice or halve the Olives.
- Wash and dry the Basil Leaves.
- Place the Asparagus in a shallow baking dish; sprinkle with Salt & Pepper.
- Scatter the Tomatoes, Olives and Basil over the Asparagus.
- Sprinkle Olive Oil over all.
- Bake for 15 minutes in a preheated 350 oven.
Yield – 6 – 8 Servings
