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
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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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.
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Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point and discard ends.
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Toss asparagus pieces with infused olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet
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Sprinkle asparagus with crumbled feta cheese
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Roast at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze lemons over the asparagus, being careful to catch the seeds.
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Serve hot.