Description

Try roasting your asparagus in the oven instead of grilling or boiling. It's a perfect side dish or appetizer, delicious, crunchy and crispy. It's healthy, gluten free and a low carb dish.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. asparagus, woody ends discarded
• 2 T. olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 c. shredded Asiago cheese
• 4 slices bacon, cooked, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish; stir; add the asparagus; stir to coat the asparagus.
3. When the oven is ready, roast the asparagu, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven.