Recipe: Baked Asparagus

Super simple and just plain delicious! Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Yield: 8 servings 2 bunches asparagus, washed and snapped to get rid of woody ends 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse grained salt and cracked black pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place asparagus in a large plastic bag. Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus, seal the bag and shake until asparagus is coated evenly with the olive oil. Place the asparagus in a single layer on a cookie sheet (I lined the pan with non-stick foil), season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender or crunchy depending upon your preference, about 12 to 20 minutes.

I do the exact same thing with broccoli - got it off of Rachel Ray (gotta love her!) For a great taste, use your favorite grill seasoning and some chili powder instead of salt and pepper... YUM!