Roasted Asparagus

These roasted asparagus recipes make a quick and easy addition to any meal, whether roasting asparagus with garlic, Parmesan, balsamic vinegar, a squeeze of lemon, or prosciutto.

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Goat Cheese

From Swanson Broth & Stock

After you try this recipe, it will be difficult to make asparagus any other way. You'll see how roasting the asparagus brings out exquisite flavors that are enhanced by just the right amount of goat cheese and lemon.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4-2 lbs fresh crisp asparagus
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• kosher salt (to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 3 -4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 1 lemon (juice of, no seeds)  
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  Directions:
  
  1.  Preheat oven to 400F.
  2.  Heat olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small pan over low heat until garlic becomes golden and oil becomes fragrant; remove from heat and allow to cool.
  3.  Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point and discard ends. 
  4.  Toss asparagus pieces with infused olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet (one with a side edge).
  5.  Season asparagus with salt and pepper.
  6.  Sprinkle asparagus with crumbled feta cheese.
  7.  Roast at 400F for 12 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
  8.  Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze the lemons over the asparagus, being careful to catch the seeds.
  9.  Serve hot.