Roasted Asparagus with Feta

(from Julianne’s recipe box)

Source: Food.com

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Asparagus, Side, Vegetable

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh crisp asparagus
  • 1/4 olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp zest of lemons
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tbs chopped fresh italian parsley
  • 3-4 oz crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 lemon (juice)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  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

  5. Sprinkle asparagus with crumbled feta cheese

  6. Roast at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until cooked to your liking.

  7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze lemons over the asparagus, being careful to catch the seeds.

  8. Serve hot.

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